{"id":49800,"date":"2024-08-16T09:44:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=49800"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T07:34:59","slug":"%e5%8c%97%e6%b5%b7%e9%81%93%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba-%e3%81%be%e3%81%a1%e3%81%ae%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3-2024-%e8%be%b2%e6%a5%ad%e7%b7%a8%e3%83%bb%e5%b0%b1%e6%a5%ad%e9%96%8b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/49800\/","title":{"rendered":"Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido Town Internship 2024 Agriculture Edition - Start of work! at Takada Co., Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday, August 16, 2024<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, August 13th, the Hokuryu Town Town Internship program began!<br \/>\nIn the agricultural section, four members harvested and boxed watermelons at the farm of Takada Co., Ltd. Working hours were from 8:00 to 17:00, with breaks included.<\/p>\n<h2>Town Internship 2024 Agriculture Edition, Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, at Takada Co., Ltd.<\/h2>\n<h3>Harvesting in the watermelon greenhouse<\/h3>\n<p>At Takada Co., Ltd.&#039;s farm, they cultivate small yellow watermelons called &quot;Sunflower Watermelons&quot; in nine 100m watermelon greenhouses, and &quot;Summer Oranges,&quot; with their unusual orange flesh, in two 50m greenhouses.<\/p>\n<p>After listening to the explanation from Chairman Akimitsu Takada, we left our belongings in the barn and headed to the watermelon greenhouse. With temperatures exceeding 30\u00b0C, the temperature inside the greenhouse was 37\u00b0C, like a sauna.<\/p>\n<p>Try your hand at harvesting watermelons, aiming for the red fruit stick! Wiping away the sweat that&#039;s pouring out of you, you cut off the stem with scissors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipOO_FenK34lxkN6QMkW2ylIXy4jzSNbD1T0n_Q?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOsXtw14-lynQt4AXAhLk56C4Dq6LHilAUD7Akrm6ovGvU4NXUk5mDG7sbEeZMa5xzb4ANa9wBaEhiOG2JJ20mMnQ1clTu2s3-6dDve6BGcyfUUA1oj3DPcYWLGAcSlkZcrn5JHreS8cJnTWhL2AAdC=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Pre-start meeting!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pre-start meeting!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipNNSHmONPZoDM7qeCicJk89hurvTbjBy65MTTg?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczODyw9MEj9mlwO-QePGunyU3WAwiHVh2CTVfDbv367pw4ampv-ZXMH8U-FoE4lLZi_wpg3Nmg01cTVfykLew0U3PG-7cgF_ssbJ8Z1LaC3d2gm-nySlvjacUfcFNQr5sAVX3yFHKcgbwU03vDzps4V9=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Heading to the watermelon house...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heading to the watermelon house...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipNDANxbvHFBjTbtWDCxR6mQDZI9prfq72Iyqi4?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNOOHTexwDEZWHVjrorULPS9r0cqhCl_7XvzwlggeUAV3vdoPTaaeperMc-4-82S5yMfTdxyZnqCMMDiSFkOt8gxssqe-en5C0RNkBep6mwcqdu33tf1P6NCpN6bR9_HivU3tqamzK-my2UME0eVwac=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"100m watermelon house\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">100m watermelon house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipPFJOmUQyzvw9PnjK8U86yV2iYL9pI7KFt35FE?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPhw1hnDokPFyjFUEaPD5awUXlFf0d2tlriMpfcrNvEppGKUeRv_jf_i5bwPg1qKuNW7l6JGumwRXVN2usveMqXSkLMCGufTkm-OwdvC6E5gcQyost3Kd58XHs7-LP4yFJAlU4vntHgL2SG9aW6xcrG=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Aim for the red fruit stick!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aim for the red fruit stick!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipOu8CHQenGa09RV9njE8djyocyQUMQhAwTRCbY?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOGPz-VbHL5seiNPczpklE6yh-voZ02OuS44j13_MS1M9GCrH0Xei9rLqQHf0rOTcQRNCtEjVuP6MbyU4UOF4j8r7x0j2HfkwKutinLPK9LplvzlN-Ii8tMwSl7Cikhpxm_eSuMR0LVUZMbqJFPtnfq=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"With the guidance of Chairman Takada...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the guidance of Chairman Takada...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipPZ-4FutK0lrh3tduPJihruhfihEknY7KdiVqE?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOCehWAMogM4e2lMXYAsQSvHqy1LZWPiK3BQ9IjKBjKnjVl3UX63TP1N55Bt_53euYk7CcFmZMfmCXRZP5iPoYFxa7wlGO9uiZlGefSFw0sblg1pKwD54Bn-ijTkFc5Rc8ihrhjrkP-OXLA6Ah8eWZP=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"In a greenhouse at 37 degrees Celsius...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In a greenhouse at 37 degrees Celsius...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipMeS83lMRfksxtIoC_0FlobLyE1H916HXxSVik?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOVGfwUhG3aPeEI7Awi7T4N8zhTI_pZHI7d6yHLjqclfQe6B1Fs_EdV34sCecj5hW1vWTkGCPSz5tJWEMHV0V-WDt1itlTTHmwuZFFxRJ_0ZhPfzDR7M-q9c2pQyr5pkIlKd546EyjpXp5Evi0LYUQw=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Cut it with scissors!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cut it with scissors!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipOHQw-IBrok8VQWcvBqr4_bACTsy_YGo7XvC-4?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOYcZSZ2gexyfZc5eBa8Y-l4vqSpt1w-aAaz-jFKAfeUl471sJcBpo0VOW73FeSoqpQzGafLO7fMrF8HVKAE-fqofr898DKGV4rDfxhqmhOEnY9T8PMU4M32RF2qha-d16KrnC0OJwxMAbH5TAbOYjU=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"The watermelon has grown beautifully!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The watermelon has grown beautifully!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Boxed in the barn<\/h3>\n<p>After the harvest in the watermelon greenhouse is finished, we move to the barn and start packing the watermelons into boxes!<\/p>\n<h4>Box making<\/h4>\n<p>First, assemble the cardboard boxes and staple them together to make the box.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipMtJm_iS9DbklLYqzxRenfFU1gl6QsfGWuCZL0?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP-R4EfuqyJ4n8_Vzv-uaKFmHDS2c51orQ3U0kkDpqqqCu_pIUABZYSAwO8CcXKqoA52kM4aN4i4vi1TNypkjnWu1HAu4OcogfEYRMzBEhTlrMCZ4OjzaEg7grLzwpTvyqbVF6IYa6JRbU0UiqrqB-M=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Cardboard assembly work\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cardboard assembly work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipPtz6v8x-rKMqYYYkYO90hRDEZR4cC03HbAsaY?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPJpwYpAZEwBfmemnc2dD5-OkHDtcxuMEu1BpQxdUmgMcsGTEzw2P7BWbFBitgeKgCkWq0SmjbPrElMi90eyFhGj4SoUl3ocFh8oj-fjqpOMx6vY7LDqYCAL2E_rHRbw5oB1zPegP51iK5nt0EuBuW2=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Staple it!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staple it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Measuring the weight of a watermelon<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipPxs20vpjQOaLhlF5GKTUNr2481Jn7-n5GtJdY?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP5vlx0omsuZTuZnylsVlzLv9uSzxnK9jM2qOEf-WwxldIoIIrFsl9uRduxf-LRWoGZdCgbh1UHMKebLFbOCj7-q5ydlNjmHmUNnAD7ivyfg_GPFuOMvz0D3EnZuhPWGJ85WGeP_4pRoiX60_FAg-76=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Measure the weight\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Measure the weight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Watermelon polishing<\/h4>\n<p>After measuring the weight of the watermelons, they are lined up by size and carefully polished with towels to give them a glossy finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipMITBaW4lwl6-5WVJyJpI44ZISQ2OC4cYnhFpc?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOtTSjxnJ03FiO3ieg3hh5-Yql-O2yeQdOV2o1MexioNeWQdx0XhiKAc0yMSJP_7FXQN4bE6suxi_gHSU-THpNIl6ikUuAlpjuZ1DuZ67msgD32umys5jQ-1iv3og5vD6SnzNaxGDpUb6TIRJ-Pk6ox=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Watermelon polishing with a towel\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watermelon polishing with a towel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>boxing<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the size, we pack 3, 4, 5 or 6 watermelons into one box.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent the watermelons from cracking or getting scratched, we will set the cardboard dividers to fit the shape of the watermelons.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipOhlWsW4K-7NeuAKQAUyEm-93beBjDPHmky_mc?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNSuz2InS-ixafe1MZK5rPaywEUioN48O6Uf1cpovDPRYAC-sgoho4G76PSDXgWJIDntnVOi_4PUfBAEmxxBuGJpYi4SGVP9CFNPq4Qaqsx1Yb6ct_sG1oyFBlMq5h0ARaxFKbR4lE2u3Fp4qctcIHb=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Packed in boxes according to ball size\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Packed in boxes according to ball size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipOSGvT3xXQtdCtaFTzvVWhxnUljBeERbw-BPWE?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO_56XA_wJO6yPW3nJMP_lULKAoVrLdZEVtuMa-nnP7ty_ccwerfDA6ZtrG1jcovmEtn_nDBHLoyIj02bUYqIHfW04YJvEug8mU1x1R1B03_06Tt5n3a1RbBUBYCT9akYfyvKdMGr5uwLcHJOaGDcJD=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Put in a divider...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Put in a divider...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipMYmz4MPdSNqAGJeO-57owGYEXxu-NaVJ9WHz4?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMRmU5JWEt17lft_dwusjoJbBIAAFHSCVDBcOxWvD4Mh0hjc7h-7yN4gxekjPP8eBj2P_7LE0dUHJvmwazeGU3qHKITNcyWhrax5mj-OPOHn4j60pN2x3JQ_kmaKWTpbsmvhDfHG3NlNFvyDV_tkwrd=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Cut the stem short!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cut the stem short!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipO0dG7ZHva2kl8AL9BQxHbC42yGvu0s5SJg378?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMuChyy1u77rufobugG4M85hFSx__pv-1jU3us-Pzn9bZzM-Bv3k8sMXfahFGTaA0QxwqvJ_6Xiq0vBoWCzDi2HYicyWzcvKyLW3g7c7gzDEEHf6pEYSzBzPQWvkv_t7E48ht_vFTCjl33dwDZT6T9J=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Box of 4 balls\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Box of 4 balls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Stamp<\/h4>\n<p>Once the boxes are packed, the number of items is stamped on them!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipMOCQC9tHOcuX1Aj3MIpGVbqw0VHAPsBkBxDVQ?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOsCH4g98ob1JpIdC41REdLBX7PzMECEivzCCv9IALZEZYA0BLOSoBHQHmc24lvcYKlfPshyUm281fXEoJCjs-1pCaTfNd3x9Z6W2G89CQFAknnotFTs9Giysj1wjuh1AAMmKDPCEgdm_xK51nfYY24=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Just stamp the number of balls on the box and you&#039;re done!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just stamp the number of balls on the box and you&#039;re done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Enjoy a snack of sweet &quot;Sunflower Watermelon&quot; and the legendary &quot;Summer Orange&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>After a break, take a break and sample some sweet watermelon!<br \/>\nEnjoy a snack of refreshingly sweet sunflower watermelon and the mystical summer orange!<br \/>\nEveryone ate with a smile!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipNCHqPjeQcQE41UcpXusiWzSrKKtd-ob9ShAeY?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczM2yBa-0xO8-DUTSYOQcGSX7Wxhx8QKgxKmPTPFCZ4_Tdd-UbiJvkwg6OFXA1y7CS-D1DG9MvN73TqPErYwEXnNzPRP2iLU1dLj2F3b0Ja9HKS-6bGjBgx3jND8VSkoOit2YuNICt0zbYS7r22KRji1=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Fun time!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipM82sm5JOck9da8wjbAK-Hee2BoscYXI0YLbS8?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMdNAl0iRlYXXvnBcqMsZ3uMBy1V3X1CDTs-w8y7MyklnFFejMX6AJfsMFT5k97htjfKoITCmsAWhO9YhFy6LPj2YvjPjBasH1yudqmOZ3UhFFNUoBdOPeXPbxHO8m3DpVMl-_GySvPdkU0PqWr9Hcl=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Tasting freshly picked sweet &quot;Sunflower Watermelon&quot;!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tasting freshly picked sweet &quot;Sunflower Watermelon&quot;!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipPpTWt3U1JIE4SPBTGa8rFDvOsxFnPRx6ztmP8?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPRkFd2zhf3BJt-wM0tdRGt-AjxMPKKDkRXXdjjpRn-fvMGjSvOSB6YSE-esEr-eiH8ema69wKpmJWypfRrqnyZcjBXe2ZdEWYEPjWxxk3WUyV55hO05WjpOfRY12yhdffTKhilFM4VQLEf1A8yl2rM=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"The legendary &quot;Summer Orange&quot;!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The legendary &quot;Summer Orange&quot;!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Happy-colored sunflower watermelons grown with love and care!<br \/>\nWith boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, I am working on watermelons, experiencing the hardships and difficulties of cultivation and connecting with the farmers on a spiritual level.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOAS3ZSfn8ktPJHBwLrGxUMrEVbyaPSdYIyCsB5lyD1zXLRI6l7tioGSAspGbcF3A\/photo\/AF1QipN9dCsXFPa8xnYrIosapG9Np5PmzAG5qnJj6QY?key=dDBMMm9uczRoRjV5QkZZYXlrM3NLVFkyMkM0SmtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO9O3OtLP6C5VxQSLgmZDI0ZqWGcIQFXTlPhGBS_G_2A-rsVEf7BaniCiUBD5DN-yw5Wy4rzKO9k4qFDnFNJHQi9NzyPaBdYYOWI4hWhYYHvcdvlLTTHqwQIR6gp2xZWjo92UgWX4BJtK4u-8dT6DJd=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Happy smiles and watermelon time!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happy smiles and watermelon time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido Town Internship Graduation Ceremony 2024 People connect with each other, hearts interact, and a wonderful circle of harmony spreads for the town&#039;s future!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uDg31-fC9mU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido Town Internship 2024 Construction Industry Edition: Working together to remove dilapidated playground equipment by hand!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ak6iNQV1gp0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"The Sunflower Watermelon Direct Sales Event &quot;Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2024&quot; was a huge success! University student interns also did a great job!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FHojovHnVxY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido Town Internship 2024 Agriculture Edition - Start of work! at Takada Co., Ltd.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ycRPXv826BI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Other photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"img-move\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/ehokkaido.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-06-11.41.12.png\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/ZSApomdkksbH6Heo9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos (264 photos) of the Town Internship in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido are here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Related articles and sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\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:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/47166\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/47166<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">Unable to retrieve page information.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bc-thumbnail-box\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/47166\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"bc-img-zoom-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20230802DSC06445_1.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/47166\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\u3000<\/p>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<div class=\"sitecard\">\n<div class=\"sitecard__subtitle\"> General Incorporated Association Connected Community Development Research Institute<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-273\">\n<div class=\"column__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tsunaken.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b style=\"font-size:large\">&quot;Tsunaken-san&quot;<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nThe main players in urban development are each town and the people who live there. 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