{"id":48960,"date":"2024-07-30T09:35:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=48960"},"modified":"2024-07-29T20:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:23:19","slug":"%e9%99%b8%e4%b8%8a%e8%87%aa%e8%a1%9b%e9%9a%8a%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%92%e9%9f%b3%e6%a5%bd%e9%9a%8a%e6%bc%94%e5%a5%8f%e4%bc%9a-2024-%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%ef%bc%81%ef%bc%88%e7%ac%ac38%e5%9b%9e%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/48960\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2nd Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band Concert 2024 will be held! (38th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village, Hokkaido)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, July 30, 2024<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, July 27th, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Band Concert was held at the Himawari no Sato Lawn Square in Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n<h2>Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Second Band Concert 2024<\/h2>\n<p>\ufffc<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipOizyKpMetE1ZQAebktfeyzPQkBBWNxt_C8Qxo?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO_VXiOhMUvBlnCmVoWhjV2vOJSktXu4tvZXZxJP8tjhhWNQ9VovqBYXrre4RPfpWZe0zTCq9f3LwPqdXxKTlAnO3FtNrqA3ik75uifHPBcBHDoE9Zn9nNgNxir_tcaWbLS1qgvnt_3l8099oEUUVhJ=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u9678\u4e0a\u81ea\u885b\u968a\u7b2c\uff12\u97f3\u697d\u968a\u6f14\u594f\u4f1a\uff12\uff10\uff12\uff14\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Second Band Concert 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Introducing the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band No. 2<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>The 2nd Band of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is the division&#039;s only music-focused unit, located in Asahikawa City. Led by the current 23rd commander, Lieutenant Takanori Ichiyama, the band performs both inside and outside the Self-Defense Forces, including regular concerts, the 2nd Division Music Festival, chamber music concerts, concert tours in the northern Hokkaido region, and event support upon request.<\/p>\n<p>They also hold wind and percussion instrument training sessions for children and students in the brass band, and small-scale concerts at the Hokuchin Memorial Hall adjacent to the Asahikawa Garrison, which have been well-received. They act as a bridge connecting the Self-Defense Forces and the local community in eight cities, 42 towns, and five villages, from Wakkanai in the north to Shimukappu in the south. (Extract from the Ground Self-Defense Force Second Band website)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Opening remarks: Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town:<br \/>\n&quot;It was a wonderful concert that made the big sunflowers bloom in our hearts once again!!!&quot;<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipMvQlo_7iHpv4BCs1nKKe-zvBFCq1hCAeiaS5U?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP_5D76-QrGwzMc_8QkD-agfNuwoKpLJUC6cfn-yFbHM-RYMFeYokQ_-hWJPsHnqqIOWUqPP0MWDS4aXdeb8XkLhgLqGTKJoyQr5QFT5X10pBtldK263Aj8Yt5Qodb4xhVMiXHnmVWMRdgL48QnhjG9=w2640-h1486-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2640\" height=\"1486\" alt=\"\u4f50\u3005\u6728\u5eb7\u5b8f\u753a\u9577\u304a\u8a71\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayor Sasaki Yasuhiro&#039;s speech<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2nd Ground Self-Defense Force Band&#039;s concerts have not been able to be held for the past four years. Until now, they have been held on weekdays, but this year they were able to attend on a Saturday. Thank you very much.<\/p>\n<p>I have requested to try on a bulletproof vest and am now wearing one. It reminded me of the heavy equipment we wear and the training we go through to protect us.<\/p>\n<p>Behind them, tanks, jeeps, etc. are on display. We encourage everyone to try riding in one.<\/p>\n<p>The town has members of the fire brigade and police, as well as town hall staff. They all have the role of protecting the townspeople, and I believe they have the same awareness as the Self-Defense Forces. Please listen to today&#039;s concert with the understanding that they are protecting us, not in a special way.<\/p>\n<p>I believe today&#039;s concert will be a wonderful one that will make the big sunflowers bloom in our hearts once again. I hope everyone will look forward to it.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for coming today. I hope you enjoy it!&quot; said Mayor Sasaki.<\/p>\n<h3>Performance<\/h3>\n<p>The 2nd Band of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, under the direction of the 23rd Commander, Lieutenant First Class Takanori Ichiyama, performed powerful songs such as &quot;Splendid Young Man&quot; (composed by army officer Satoshi Onuma in 1923), which moved the audience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipObqTO0AZ6nFfCAmVNpM-qwS-yaM97fv9DDQek?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO0BZSmRpsl4j3ADfuPXd5XLN0hSMUcdti_TOgQKgWnrDRaJ2YXLh0R6txu7U9NsHZXPpH-saY2Tk0D_srC6y62bzCkVerTb6PXpKYIu-DzeCIWKznk29IkZdBfT-eaRXHDO_ynxf0Ei_NgDVLtW41d=w2640-h1486-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2640\" height=\"1486\" alt=\"\u9678\u4e0a\u81ea\u885b\u968a\u7b2c\uff12\u97f3\u697d\u968a\u306e\u6f14\u594f\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Performance by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Second Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipPHkE3bj58CK-20HBQe-kvFBfxLWR_riHn1lkw?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNkckHyp3nTKcCoLfcsUOa37i9fYOYlAs4Rf846IUX3IhtOJHP2eVt1eCy7vPgksA-k9cRiYYpk5vT3HFqrGMoWD_xzS5XcR4c_vsOULdjLTNiYc40TrVE28lIoT0rcFa-r901cjzVXEXIXD2Q9xZqr=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u6f14\u594f\u3092\u805e\u304d\u5165\u308b\u89b3\u5149\u5ba2\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tourists listening intently to the performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\ufffc<\/p>\n<h2>Self-Defense Forces vehicle exhibition<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipMIEC5bnvOb_Huo30EUwcEZQKxI7rtyyjfJZiw?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP2QJX99O57OFREJAobsmXwYZCr42EP909DI0GIvJNQVgQaKxPEmwoZ5pGs4VoGmxjwxp8Dm3KSsGDAkwqGeqri-y6P9j3hUitGrUVkYOlg3niSeK3xooCPPHcaF7CGDUQCtTQ8QjbiGO8B2j9XGYde=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u81ea\u885b\u968a\u8eca\u4e21\u5c55\u793a\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Self-Defense Forces vehicle exhibition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>motorcycle<\/h3>\n<p>\u2742 Wheeled vehicles primarily used by reconnaissance units<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipMXmYz0Q5S7JqcF3LIWC4W5-SMjNdWqoUM3TU4?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP-uoD-XKyhDlVejq2fOH3pbKGadC6MoLAdCPz6IAjtuHstc0qBsQGyFIu3iWiOrbLI4HFvSkgph2tT4LcvASAT5tUZVK63tVYTkNdInB82EnU0s9BucG28eJg9wnIuckwAyioNmpn71y8cioWyM0nu=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30d0\u30a4\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">motorcycle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Type 73 small truck<\/h3>\n<p>\u2742 4x4-wheel drive vehicle. Equipped with a four-cylinder diesel engine, it is used for multiple purposes, including command and communication, reconnaissance and surveillance, carrying weapons and ammunition, communications, and rescue.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipNkJNwQl3xETJCNpgN8kforP5lKOEbMLdo6N_g?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNlJFnoPql_vk90AycxuluTrSF7wg5T8oCEaXEOwpT4gs1uvO3Aj2srnrAkeLPbVhVr7AWTkENaJsgWWErWSxSCNzIxUveTGSSZFwsQteIjat2ByUS7p6SwzHv0Nlrw7JTcSOaI-rVdBAbuhuMd_i_M=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\uff17\uff13\u5f0f\u5c0f\u578b\u30c8\u30e9\u30c3\u30af\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Type 73 small truck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Type 82 command communication vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>\u2742 Wheeled armored vehicles equipped by division headquarters, infantry regiments, artillery regiments, etc., and used for command and communication activities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipO_aunTlBEUdeRXkA8eTGVPMgpLW6DNKStU6Rc?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMrHQaneVbAnPIWQPTnXjYLY7sIEF3_ac1ru7-GAecBDST5bojvuVFDwliPY_khevtFstVkgtskaQrLicYul0od_HcC-zaZV-htuQTmLDZOj65V54NoOdD6DHCWD4DenekT0mJc2McQSsrKlmftjvlc=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\uff18\uff12\u5f0f\u6307\u63ee\u901a\u4fe1\u8eca\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Type 82 command communication vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Inside the communications vehicle<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipPZ-6-EGdI_LLE4KYbih_4obd-t6mvC3dJhjvI?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMGi7GZAwuYKEPTnArjL3HuyBcSek2AHA95sOYgZQ6yC4S8bWA855doicBCeMbJ6YjlCS5R4toKC6QyQQv8f34oaGmDMRQcPB6ku0DueNg0SqRNVgCszLRO-InHMQv30sWxS8WS_ud0lQTOkDn14i8y=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u901a\u4fe1\u8eca\u5185\u90e8\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the communications vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Together with Chief Wakisaka, Public Relations Director Kanno, and Mayor Sasaki...<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipPrfFruKr9-yAW1eJzwFBAzo8dfOhlxcSkH8mI?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPVQ7jkVQNX0FKA9B1SR1Jf9d-dKPC_PlaL8X76NvRbkuCp7KWZXYm72r3UeOK0G8pQ4aTcDmQEEOx_haXb23Flj7qrrxzuAwCtDMlBD7bFTGUJIkn56A5nh0vvYpyQrmfvDKQPZz7IWx4HgIy4H1Za=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"\u53f3\u3088\u308a\uff1a\u5e83\u5831\u5ba4\u9577\u3000\u83c5\u91ce\u5065\u5b8f \u69d8\u3001\u7b2c\uff12\u7279\u79d1\u9023\u968a\u3000\u7b2c\uff13\u5927\u968a\u672c\u90e8\u3000\u7b2c\uff11\u4e3b\u4efb\u3000\u8107\u5742\u5065\u4e00 \u69d8\u3001\u5317\u7adc\u753a\u30fb\u4f50\u3005\u6728\u5eb7\u5b8f\u753a\u9577\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">From the right: Public Relations Office Chief Takehiro Kanno, 2nd Artillery Regiment 3rd Battalion Headquarters 1st Chief Kenichi Wakisaka,<br \/>\nMayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipP4nLG3i3Xrta31fCS1CFJdhR3S4XUXEevHXrx6FXOUJ2MWcr6RM63_ErsYHvYcng\/photo\/AF1QipOf40X1o5dnEcrSUKr6WowLvw_tTccvg5PHOdU?key=aTF4NTJwUVhSZjFGSjE1UjVqSVR4QkRyZFRNSzN3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOZk8ibSpwa_EiSk2E0Lcc8-1x_jkFeVTwToZ8SQ45JjEv0C7u0pBb7DT0D-ivssnUaJvU8Zms2FGbsFTbs9T2Qh9BYTh0tosnfxoCoEYMjFkqFqczL9-1ZbxzX-J_W4vC_WDBrNuunaf-tspnGhyzf=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u829d\u751f\u5e83\u5834\u306b\u3066\u3002\u3002\u3002\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the lawn square...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sunflower Village dyed in green and yellow<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipMPX00FY6lHnpApbFXFAfx17kqZpNU0eCjSv-vQB16SxcAsmX6-5315qs9bHEQ47g\/photo\/AF1QipMiZ8ATJxPG-HFr_REz9DvQZLO2DFt_YLZNiCA?key=Q3pkcFBnU2VyNGhuOFhOUFJ1Ylp3dGtSR3BsVUpR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO7LNytfdFRQA2TBjVBL55wyyUH1BIJhzbQaUTa0Dxy3_OWIG-AQ1Bz0gF84t_odoQ69vGmzFo8YZl3jgVd8mZyzFRK7XePdED9XQlB2awo7ONxplZSaBI8Cry6zCNne7eH5xIV7PdLdNxfHECuNqnI=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\u7dd1\u3068\u9ec4\u8272\u306b\u67d3\u307e\u308b\u3072\u307e\u308f\u308a\u306e\u91cc\" class=\"size-full\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunflower Village dyed in green and yellow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the green and yellow sunflower village as a backdrop, we were united in the powerful and heroic sounds of the 2nd Ground Self-Defense Force Band, and were filled with emotion, filled with limitless love, gratitude, and prayers.<\/p>\n<h2>image<\/h2>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u2742 <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/z3LYLg8DeB4gHHJw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village 2024 Images here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Related sites and pages<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"site-blogcard-premium\">\n            <div class=\"bc-label-custom\">Related articles<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-flex-container\">\n                <div class=\"bc-main-text\">\n                    <div class=\"bc-title-link-box\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mod.go.jp\/gsdf\/nae\/2d\/unit\/butai\/band\/top\/top.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mod.go.jp\/gsdf\/nae\/2d\/unit\/butai\/band\/top\/top.html<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">Unable to retrieve page information.<\/div>\n    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#ff0000;\"><b>The 38th Sunflower Festival (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) will be held!<br \/>\nSaturday, July 20, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 3px solid gold;\">\n<td style=\"width: 600px; background-color: #fcfcd2; border-color: #ff0000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u2742 Duration: 30 days \u2742 Area: Approximately 23 hectares \u2742 Number of trees: 2 million \u2742 Best time to see: Early August<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<div class=\"column column-2\">\n<div class=\"column__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/himawari_2024omote.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/himawari_2024_1omote-1.jpg\" alt=\"202\uff14\u5e74 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