{"id":28770,"date":"2023-01-23T06:39:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T21:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=28770"},"modified":"2023-01-27T08:20:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T23:20:55","slug":"%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%82%bf%e3%83%ab%e3%81%a7%e8%a6%8b%e3%82%8b%e3%80%8c%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%92%e5%b9%b4%e3%81%ae%e8%bb%8c%e8%b7%a1%e3%80%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/28770\/","title":{"rendered":""12 Years of Hokuryu Town History" available on the Hokuryu Town Portal. Lecture given at the New Year's party of the Hekisui Chomeikai Senior Citizens' Club of the Hekisui Neighborhood Association."},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday, January 20, 2023<\/p>\n

On Thursday, January 19th from 10:30am, the New Year's party for the Hekisui Neighborhood Association's senior citizens' group, Hekisui Chomei-kai, was held at Sunflower Park Kitaryu Onsen.<\/p>\n

Due to the impact of COVID-19, New Year's parties have not been held for the past two or three years. This was the first time in a long time that a New Year's party was held, and around 20 people attended. Everyone looked healthy and had smiles, and everyone enjoyed lively conversation in a friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\"Participants<\/a>
Participants in the Hekisui Chomeikai New Year's Party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the request of the Hekisui Chomei-kai, Terauchi Noboru gave a lecture for the first hour titled "Seeing Hokuriku Town's 12-year history through the Hokuriku Town Portal."<\/p>\n

Lecture: "The 12-year history of Hokuryu Town as seen through the Hokuryu Town Portal"<\/h2>\n

\u2742 Speaker: Mr. Noboru Terauchi, Hokuryu Town Community Supporter<\/p>\n

\"Noboru<\/a>
Noboru Terauchi, Community Supporter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to speak at the Hekisui Chomeikai New Year's party.<\/p>\n

Today, I would like to share and look back on the 12-year history of Hokuryu Town Portal with you all, like a slideshow.<\/p>\n

My wife and I are Hokuryu Town community supporters, appointed for the fiscal year by the town. Our work as community supporters is based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' community supporter system, and involves bridging information between the government and the local community, with the aim of revitalizing the local area. Our activity expenses are covered by the national government's special local allocation tax to Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

Therefore, we operate a website called "Hokuryu Town Portal" on the Internet to serve as a window for disseminating information about Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

The word "portal" means "gate" or "entrance" in English. When you visit the Hokuryu Town Portal, you can check and view a variety of information all at once, without having to go to each organization's website.<\/p>\n

The Hokuryu Town website posts government announcements and other information. The Hokuryu Town Portal also features feature articles and articles on "Hokuryu Town Treasures," introducing the activities of townspeople from our perspective, as well as various information on each organization.<\/p>\n

"Now, I would like to introduce the 12-year history of the Hokuryu Town Portal in just an hour," he said, and then he gave a lecture while projecting articles from the Hokuryu Town Portal onto a screen.<\/p>\n

social gathering<\/h2>\n

After the lecture, everyone enjoyed delicious hot spring cuisine, deepened their friendships after a long time since they last met, and enjoyed nostalgic conversations.<\/p>\n

In addition, a dice rolling game was held, with prizes being tissue cases! Two dice were rolled, and if the dice were a doublet, two cases were awarded, and if two red balls were rolled, three cases were awarded.<\/p>\n

After the game, everyone dispersed in groups, some taking a dip in the hot springs, others enjoying conversation and a leisurely meal.<\/p>\n

Greetings from Koji Kawada, Chairman of Hekisui Chomeikai<\/h3>\n
\"Koji<\/a>
Koji Kawada, Chairman of the Hekisui Chomeikai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"Once again, Happy New Year to everyone.<\/p>\n

Our 2023 New Year's party was held in rare fine weather. I believe this is also the result of everyone's daily efforts. Today, we invited Mr. and Mrs. Terauchi to give us a lecture. Thank you very much.<\/p>\n

I feel that the 12 years that have passed since the Terauchi couple came to town are a milestone year, equivalent to one cycle of the zodiac.<\/p>\n

In my personal life, I have been receiving mourning postcards for the past few years, but this year I was able to send and also receive New Year's cards for the first time in a long time.<\/p>\n

In the New Year's card I received, it said, "Kawada Koji, you look so young." I thought it was strange, as I haven't met him in recent years and have never shown him a photo. I realize that he probably thought that after seeing my photo in the Hokuryu Town Portal article.<\/p>\n

I was impressed that through this type of information dissemination on the Internet, information and updates about Hokuryu Town are reaching people who have moved from Hokuryu Town to the city.<\/p>\n

The information on the Hokuryu Town Portal is distributed worldwide via the Internet. Because it can be viewed from anywhere in the world, it has a huge power to disseminate information. I feel that Terauchi's achievements over the past 12 years in disseminating information about Hokuryu Town will lead to the development of Hokuryu Town today.<\/p>\n

I hope you will continue to be a happy couple and stay healthy and spread information about Hokuryu Town. Thank you.<\/p>\n

"Today, I hope you will take your time and enjoy the conversation as much as you can," said Kawada.<\/p>\n

Greetings from Vice Chairman Noriyuki Takeuchi of the Hekisui Neighborhood Association<\/h3>\n
\"Neighborhood<\/a>
Neighborhood Association Vice President Noriyuki Takeuchi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"I am happy that everyone is in good health and welcoming the New Year. Normally, the neighborhood association president would be here, but as he is in mourning, I have been invited in his place.<\/p>\n

Today, I would like to talk a little about the Aomizu Neighborhood Association.<\/p>\n

In January 2020, six neighborhood associations merged to form the current new neighborhood association. When it was first established, there were 126 households. Currently, there are 124 households, so the number of households has remained roughly the same. However, we can see that the population is aging rapidly.<\/p>\n

A general meeting was held in December of last year, and changes were made to the officers. The people in their 50s and 60s who will be responsible for running the association in the future are already in many positions. Furthermore, it is difficult for them to take on the role of officers of the neighborhood association, and the burden on the younger generation will increase, so it was decided that three of the four officers would remain in their positions.<\/p>\n

At the same time, it was time to revise the general meeting of representatives. Due to health reasons and various circumstances among each generation, we have now started the New Year's Day festival with only 11 members, down from the previous 14. The neighborhood association is something that must be maintained, so we will do our best to keep it going.<\/p>\n

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, various neighborhood association events have not been able to be held for several years. We hope that the pandemic will come to an end as soon as possible so that everyone can meet in person and hold neighborhood association events.<\/p>\n

Today is the New Year's party, and it's the first time we've met this year, so I hope you'll take your time and enjoy yourself.<\/p>\n

"I would like to conclude my remarks by praying that 2023 will bring you all peaceful and healthy years," said Vice Chairman Takeuchi.<\/p>\n

A social gathering where everyone can enjoy friendly conversation!<\/h2>\n
\"A<\/a>
A friendly discussion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"A<\/a>
A variety of delicious dishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dice rolling game - prize is a Tisi case!<\/h2>\n
\"Dice<\/a>
Dice rolling game!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Commemorative photo shoot<\/h2>\n
\"Let's<\/a>
Let's take a commemorative photo together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everyone looked healthy and happy after a long time, and the Hekisui Chomeikai New Year's Party was filled with smiles and lively conversation, and we shared our happiness and joy. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers...
\n\u3000<\/p>\n

Lecture: "12 Years of Hokuryu Town"<\/h2>\n

2011 (Heisei 23)<\/h3>\n
\n

May<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Pioneer Commemoration Ceremony and Meritorious Service Awards Ceremony 2011<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>First shipment and auction of sunflower watermelons in 2011<\/a><\/p>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>B.B. from the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has come to Hokuryu Town \u266c<\/a><\/p>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival 2011 - Enjoy a Summer Evening<\/a><\/p>\n

September<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival 2011 (Part 4) Main Festival<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>The 17th JAL Cup All Japan Park Golf Championship 2011 was held in Uryu and Hokuryu towns.<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Hokuryu Sunflower Supporters Association Autumn Festival "The Power of Hokkaido" Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Christmas Buffet @ Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen 2011<\/a><\/p>\n

2012 (Heisei 24)<\/h3>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Midorigoto Club (Hokuryu Town Cultural Association) performs Taishogoto at the 17th Kinyokai<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>A concert was held at the Hekisui District Senior Citizens Club "Hekisui Chomei-kai"<\/a><\/p>\n

May<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Pioneer Commemoration Ceremony and Meritorious Service Awards Ceremony 2012<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>In the Year of the Dragon, marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of Hokuryu Town, we explore the origins of Hokuryu Town in the former village of Motono (now Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture)<\/a><Hokuryu Town History>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Agricultural and Livestock Direct Sales Store "Minorich Hokuryu" Celebrates Grand Opening 2012<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Sapporo Hokuryu-kai (Sapporo City), an association of people from Hokuryu Town with a 50-year history<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>First Sunflower Melon Auction @ Kyokuichi Co., Ltd. (Asahikawa City) 2012<\/a><\/p>\n

September<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The 5th Hokkaido Regional Creation Forum in Hokuryu, "Hokkaido, Rice, and the Future"<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Booth puts in a great effort at Sapporo Autumn Fest 2012!<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2742 <\/font>New Rice Festival - 2012 Sunflower Rice Harvest held at Minoritch Hokuryu!<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The 35th Hokuryu Town Cultural Festival 2012<\/a><\/p>\n

2013 (Heisei 25)<\/h3>\n

January<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Fire Brigade Parade 2013<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Coming-of-Age Ceremony 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

February<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town's local hero team, "Agri Fighter North Dragon," is born!<\/a><\/p>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Soba Production Committee receives the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the National Soba Excellence Production Awards. Celebration of the highest honor.<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Introducing Hekisui Neighborhood Association<\/a><\/p>\n

May<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Himawari Osteopathic Clinic (Hokuryu Town, Uryu District, Kita Sorachi) is the source of vitality for the town!<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Fire Brigade 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony and Awards 2013<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus 25th Anniversary Concert: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony "Ode to Joy" resonates<\/a><\/p>\n

2014 (Heisei 26)<\/h3>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>480 people race through Hokuryu Town at the 50th Hokusho Road Race Tournament 2014<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Soba noodle making experience and buckwheat field tour - Soba Shokuraku Club Hokuryu (Hokuryu Town)<\/a><\/p>\n

2015 (Heisei 27)<\/h3>\n

January<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The 32nd New Year's Day Marathon for Good Harvests and Traffic Safety 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association 10th Anniversary Celebration - We all shared our joy<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Celebrating their 70th birthday, they gathered in their hometown for the first time in 50 years! Hokuryu Town Mibaushi Elementary School 40th Graduation Class and Mibaushi Junior High School 9th Graduation Class Reunion<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>300 Smiles of Hokuryu Town Residents 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

2016 (Heisei 28)<\/h3>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Mayor Yutaka Sano attends Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Support Ambassador Rally (Sapporo)<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>(Notice) Would you like to volunteer at the Hekisui Community Support Center?<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Agricultural experience for junior high school students @ Nagai Minoru Farm (Genki Village, Dream Farm School)<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Mayor as Bus Guide ~Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Edition~CB Tours 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Participates in the 24th Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF2016, Taiwan) - Part 1<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Participates in the 24th Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF2016, Taiwan) - Part 2<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Congratulations! A commemorative celebration was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Hokuryu Land Improvement District.<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Celebration held for Mr. Hajime Hoshiba receiving the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays in autumn 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Honoka Agricultural Cooperative [No.19] Full of energy! Honoka's mothers<\/a><\/p>\n

2017 (Heisei 29)<\/h3>\n

February<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Sansan Sunflower Oil (Hokuryu Town x Nisshin Oillio Group) product launch<\/a><\/p>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The Hokuryu Sunflower Rice Producers Association (Hokuryu Town) won the Grand Prize at the 46th Japan Agriculture Awards Ceremony @NHK Hall<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Celebration of receiving the Grand Prize at the 46th Japan Agriculture Award (Group Organization Division) (Hokuryu Town)<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Opening ceremony of Hekisui Community Support Center (Hokuryu Town Hekisui)<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Early-onset Dementia Family Association Sorachi Himawari 10th Anniversary Event "Dementia Forum in Hokuryu" held<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>15th Sorachi District Senior Citizens Club Federation Inter-town Park Golf Hokuryu Tournament 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>AgriFighter North Dragon receives the Sapporo Mayor's Award in the Exchange Category at the 10th Coop Sapporo Agriculture Awards 2017. Award ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>A Hokuryu Town product exhibition featuring rice, Kurosengoku soybeans, and sunflower oil was held at Yumoya (Taichung City, Taiwan).<\/a><\/p>\n

2018 (Heisei 30)<\/h3>\n

February<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The 31st Yukinko Festival 2018 (Hokuryu Town Ski Resort) Smiles in full bloom amid falling snow<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>COCOWA, a commercial revitalization facility in Hokuryu Town, opens!<\/a><\/p>\n

May<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Himawari Restaurant is now open! (Hokuryu Town) This restaurant serves handmade soba noodles made with buckwheat flour from Hokuryu Town, limited to 20 servings per day.<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Melon Producers Association [No. 11] First auction @ Asahiichi Asahikawa Regional Wholesale Market (Asahikawa City)<\/a><\/p>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Visit to the project to revitalize Hokuryu Town through design<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>October Luncheon for Seniors Living Alone @Hekisui Community Support Center<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Discover the Treasures of Rural Areas [No.03] Report on the 5th Selection Certificate Receipt: From Chairman Yukio Takada of the Kurosengoku Soybean Business Cooperative Association to Mayor Yutaka Sano<\/a><\/p>\n

2019 (Reiwa 1)<\/h3>\n

January<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>[350] Dogs and Cats (No.11) Ku-chan: Kimimasa Mikami's House<\/a><\/p>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>"Hokkaido Food to Pass On" Video Contest, Awards Ceremony & Networking Event (Hosted by the Hokkaido Agricultural Administration Office, Sapporo City)<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The Hekisui Mutual Support Association Annual General Meeting was held at the Hekisui Regional Mutual Support Center.<\/a><\/p>\n

June<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Discover the Treasures of Rural Areas [No.04] 1st Summit 2019 (Tokyo Midtown)<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Courtesy visit to Himawari Rice users in Eastern Hokkaido, Day 1: Traveling approximately 1,000 km in three days<\/a><\/p>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Agricultural Tourism N Tour - Harvesting Experience Library - Hokuryu Town Sunflower and Watermelon Harvesting Experience<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Mayor as Bus Guide ~Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Edition~CB Tours 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Sunflower Rice Rice Ball Contest 2019 Results Announcement, Award Ceremony, and Social Party<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Kurosengoku soybeans and sunflower oil from Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, will be exhibited at the 2019 Good Job Creation Fair @Tokyo International Forum<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Smiles and laughter reverberate throughout the "Hekisui Mini Volleyball Club." Men and women of all ages from Hokuryu Town gather to enjoy themselves.<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Construction approval for Hokuryu Town Yawara Nursery School, designed by Kengo Kuma, is underway and the school is scheduled to open in April 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n

2020 (Reiwa 2)<\/h3>\n

January<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Floor curling experience at Hokuryu Town Himawari University (Senior Citizens' University) - a fun time filled with smiles and laughter<\/a><\/p>\n

February<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>"Deco-maki sushi for Setsubun" by Mitsue Kimura, Ladies' School Cooking Class (Hokuryu Town Board of Education)<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>"With gratitude for the past 10 years in Hokuryu Town" by Noboru Terauchi and Ikuko (Hokuryu Town Sunflower University Course)<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Isao Hoshiba (from Hokuryu, Hokkaido) A life of caring for people with early-onset dementia<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Tatsuya and Hitomi Kamii start self-logging forestry in the mountains of Hokuryu Town (Hokkaido)!<\/a><\/p>\n

September<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Smiles abound in the Tanpopo Club activities (Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council)<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town's "Sunflower Tourism and Local Products Fair" 2020 will be held in Chikaho, promoting the town with the participation of all of Hokuryu!<\/a><\/p>\n

2021 (Reiwa 3)<\/h3>\n

March<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Congratulations! The Hekisui Support Association (Hokuryu Town) received the "Judges' Special Award" at the 2020 Kitashin "Hometown Promotion Fund" award ceremony.<\/a><\/p>\n

July<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>24th Wanpaku Summer Festival 2021 ~Let's have fun and blow away the coronavirus and heat!~<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>At Hokuryu Town Yawara Nursery School, children enjoyed a cool evening drink and ate lots of flowing somen noodles, all full of energy!<\/a><\/p>\n

August<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Seicomart Hekisui (Hekisui, Hokuryu Town) protects the local community. We are grateful for their desire to contribute to the community!<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>With gratitude for the freshly baked bread tasting event (planned by Hokuryu Town Regional Revitalization Support Team member, Murakami Nobuyuki)!<\/a><\/p>\n

november<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism and Product Fair 2021 (Chikaho) All of Hokuryu will promote the town!<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The 50th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics (Hokuryu Town Board of Education) - The smiles and energy of the town's seniors shine brightly<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>The 54th Hokuryu Town Women's Recreation Tournament (Hokuryu Town Board of Education) - The shining ladies of Hokuryu Town burst with energy!<\/a><\/p>\n

2022 (Reiwa 4)<\/h3>\n

January<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>A prototype craft beer (low-malt beer) called "Hokuryu Sunflower Biscuit" has been completed, made using the residue from pressed sunflower seeds grown in Hokuryu Town!<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Congratulations! Hiroko Yoshio's collection of haiku, "Hanaikada" (Flower Raft), has won the 42nd Samejima Award from the Hokkaido Haiku Association!<\/a><\/p>\n

February<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Kurosengoku Business Cooperative was selected in the demand acquisition category of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 2021 "300 Emerging Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small Businesses" and was awarded a letter of appreciation!<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>The first Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Lighting (Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen) was planned and managed by Nobuyuki Murakami, a local revitalization volunteer.<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>"Homemade Warm Miso" made with rice and soybeans from Hokuryu Town and free of artificial seasonings, has a nostalgic, traditional taste (Ryusei Farm Co., Ltd.)<\/a><\/p>\n

May<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>An interview with Director Hikaru Tanimoto of Hokuryu Himawari Osteopathic Clinic (Hokuryu Town) - 9 years since opening, the concept we continue to uphold: "When your body changes, your mind changes too" - Be bright and energetic!<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Koki Takada, a resident of Hokuryu Town, tries his hand at dry-field direct seeding cultivation of "Emimaru" for the first time!<\/a><\/p>\n

September<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Celebrating Hokuryu Town's 130th Anniversary!<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hokuryu Marche 2022 is here! A wonderful market where handmade creators from inside and outside Hokuryu Town gather!<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Hekisui Shrine's annual festival (Autumn Festival), the after-festival, the birth festival, and the Shichi-Go-San festival<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Harvesting of sake rice "Suisei" in fiscal year 2022 & first shipment of new rice "Suisei" to be shipped to Ryujin Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture)<\/a><\/p>\n

October<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>Hokkaido Information University (Faculty of Information Media Studies) and Hokuryu Taiko collaborated in a "Projection Mapping" performance @Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Thank you to everyone who participated in Sapporo Autumn Fest 2022 at Hokuryucho (8th-chome venue)!<\/a><\/p>\n

december<\/h4>\n

\u2742 <\/font>The winners of the 6th Umaissho Grand Prix 2022 (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) are Hokuryu Town in the rice category, Uryu Town in the soba category, and Uryu Town & Hokuryu Town in the sake category.<\/a>
\n\u2742 <\/font>Shimenawa making experience session - Smiles and laughter fill the air in a friendly atmosphere (Hokuryu Town Straw Craft Group "Nakura")<\/a><\/div>\n

Sunflower Village<\/h4>\n

Finally, we would like to introduce a video of Sunflower Village, which we have been covering this year.<\/p>\n

Last year, I took a shared taxi from the town at around 8am to visit the Sunflower Village, where I spent about an hour taking photos and recording videos of the sunflower blooms and the state of the sunflower fields.<\/p>\n

Over the course of the month during the Sunflower Festival, we visited the Sunflower Village about three times a week and posted photos and articles about the Sunflower Village in the "Hokuryu Town Treasures" section, as well as creating about 20 videos of about three minutes each.<\/p>\n

Last year in particular, we were very surprised by the large number of requests we received from television stations and media outlets to provide videos of Himawari no Sato, but we responded to each request courteously.<\/p>\n

There is still much more I would like to say, but as time is limited, I will end here.<\/p>\n

We are very happy to be in Hokuryu Town, and we are truly grateful for the support we have received from so many people.<\/p>\n

As long as we are still able to use our minds and bodies, we would like to continue to shine a light on the healthy residents of Hokuryu Town and to continue disseminating information about the treasures of Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

"We will continue to strive to share the excitement and joy of the Internet. Thank you very much for coming today," said Terauchi Noboru, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.<\/p>\n