{"id":62845,"date":"2025-08-18T09:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T00:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=62845"},"modified":"2025-08-31T23:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T14:21:24","slug":"%e3%80%90%e3%81%b2%e3%81%be%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%99%e3%81%84%e3%81%8b%e6%a0%bd%e5%9f%b9%e3%83%bb%e3%81%b2%e3%81%be%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%99%e3%81%84%e3%81%8b%e7%9b%b4%e5%a3%b2%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/62845\/","title":{"rendered":"[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, August 18, 2025<\/p>\n<div class=\"ep-box es-BpaperRight es-grid bgc-VPsky\">The &quot;2025 Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival&quot; was held on Thursday, August 14th, and was a huge success, with long lines forming from early in the morning! The 350 boxes of &quot;Sunflower Watermelons&quot; prepared were over 12 degrees Brix, and 300 boxes were sold out in just 30 minutes after sales began. A raffle with luxurious prizes was also held, and the town was filled with the joy of summer.<\/div>\n<h2>Approximately 300 boxes sold out in 30 minutes! Sunflower Watermelon direct sale was a huge success with long lines forming from early in the morning<\/h2>\n<p>The watermelon direct sale event &quot;Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025&quot; was held at the JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch&#039;s agricultural produce collection and shipping facility sorting facility from 8:30am on Thursday, August 14th. Many people attended and it was a huge success!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipNstGINVykU6gLWH0kx8akYkdFBXd1qlr2yWog?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOcoXp2UBwZDlXVeaA2s5EPxHVwN_MPL9Vx7kx5ME3mEVMzmtAX542AFzm0CSErqHMjyT5TSmlosRr4jfczhcKJ2V4DXy1lyUIU0K4Q-DOpMoKcH3Wx1QVAYnh2xSI0E4Q3PzVU6su8fzbcSkbFqKHb=w728-h1031-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>A line formed from 6am! About 300 boxes sold out in 30 minutes<\/h3>\n<p>A long line had already formed at the venue before sales began at 8:30 a.m. The first person to arrive had apparently left home in Asahikawa at 5 a.m. and been lining up since 6 a.m. 300 boxes of &quot;Sunflower Watermelon,&quot; a small yellow watermelon that is a specialty of Hokuryu Town, had been prepared for the day and were quickly sold out in just 30 minutes after sales began.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipOO53e4A-aAnVYJUqRKNrzU6HRHwwVUJmR1QiQ?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczM3TJCTITZbTb6sLtZo91DV0_EKqgCyiOP6nB01BTwrk0bjvW8Wb3ESYEA4pHLxmW-Zor3wobGJeXDyN_UPibWxNTgT_nxRoixmHEoz49XYhciysW3oK0P-_kHr3p-kYFRoSstL4Ujf-MOWMF6T4OHu=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A queue of many people\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A queue of many people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipOKPIAP2F-KfsW02DseOqvsBZJLAZu2TVmSFFU?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMwX-MGvmA2fhmjSDR2TMIr7dFlwtDLLeM_GAzQBwQvDN6Qu4v4A4kS4ANJAs2K-Nno4EghtvjqxbDQJcsMt6Dk7Eal2necuyL4cT4LktByGp4EqhNEKUlKi0iNzbDMogB8jlgvkDBHAU8XNwlQbc1E=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"350 boxes prepared\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">350 boxes prepared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year&#039;s watermelons boast exceptional sweetness, exceeding the average with a sugar content of over 12 degrees. Various boxes were prepared depending on the grade and number of fruit, and visitors bought several boxes at once and made arrangements to have them shipped to their loved ones.<\/p>\n<h4>Sunflower Watermelon Box<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>4 good balls, 5 good balls, 6 good balls, 5 excellent balls, 6 excellent balls, 8 excellent balls, 4 excellent balls, 5 excellent balls, 7 excellent balls, 2 gift boxes<\/li>\n<li>There are various types of boxes, and the watermelons are graded (excellent, good, or excellent) according to their quality, such as shape, shine, and taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipN5gVhEHwYj6Z0EVxmzrc02bSwSQItnN1J6rZU?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOdDnHElAOLETvwKUGmQdYJZU6reKnmvC5y4OxiQUCZXjjcrWnAEU5PKp9tfE08-tmC4LZDRqe8h8kxK7SD8e_HdWaBElNl3SOZIQm2BnuU1iKmWmKk1EsFDpUHDXoHeAD9T5RLHDSMttFbLM9pu723=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Various grades\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Various grades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunflower watermelon 1 box 9-10kg (700 yen, 1,000 yen per fruit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipOvuushqTvPab2j-xaJU7Z8AEtDdcxJKN4LMHw?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczM8R5KKnQ_ARtk9bV9nuMu7KflHLO_69MaLb7sE1RmOqcA6juGBbdcQIUQVSAz8FNGzuJKNSNaUhLxBjqZfLervPUEUXYmrL9ekYN5spJm_n2WVVpowDKqDodKQFrbofTtXE_oshiEP7ZQ-Oxd7DWz3=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sunflower watermelon 1 box 9-10kg\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunflower watermelon 1 box 9-10kg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>450 yen for 1 ball, 1,300 yen for 3 balls! Great deal!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipM1nBKLfukfwYHJVVotxT0F5KMULjomy77UTkw?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPa5-6OYyI0TZeXUBLn_XBIYn9TuKQ9E4I1IcwStUFfSSuOEk_jKqx9azQFC2iB6-RJG3CgvyArl8qacbd_pxr6UtzdZGdlw1I7eQYWbXsVm3uI6jJhP_AKQ310nsJv3RJ94GZGT8GilnIC4Tyzy1zf=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Great deal!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great deal!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>20 people at a time to the venue<\/h4>\n<p>After the start, the number of people allowed into the sales area was limited to 20 people at a time to avoid overcrowding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipNVDB1tWYfk1YMHlSY6MEQ5z-hBPXwDlLbTxcs?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOWEbaEZRUHKmqJmzTelXurt6jxTHuZvlkRuEf6bCoEI0s6nXa0BG_HMTLyfInaHwdygmpx7TcCza9WxFj5d7oVlB1Uv9GWRMnio5ZwUNTfb9ty8P2-GKg_TN-68MjGSQsK4M1-pvhZPJfiFEMgig0T=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sales have started!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sales have started!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipPffVF2TcW6yN4Ck1TQlfP6gM7-PpwevOnx1wA?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMpkkWugM2bMG8dy9CxczSmjvsVjocDR07-F7Rrev3Ev5fNGV9BOulJlaBaijfjQGhuUiUiO6t3941OxGeA8gDArIkuzsXSs91Zx1yMiqk83qYKtVixaCzVSP-UgHm_Uf9pR2K19BJTxES0kWvktqny=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Enter one after another!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enter one after another!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Customers who purchase will buy multiple boxes at once!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipPJFxMFBmdsvN5j-eK9_jL6W0C3a6hpbqCfbEU?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMQ8dbZ9V-Ig0FonzJPr1G7oENOibYZW1mIL3QflpT5bxRULn0Nm97Jyw-oswRBYPdLbh98xQT1sEhNwTIhwGV_nyq6413B_udgXcv_QZuX3kKl0O6VbrPHJfby7ccX00AKhX-hD2uof9QAFR1RUIBz=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Buy several boxes at once!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buy several boxes at once!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipMhzWuPzD_Bpwk3Ti45lKJVhFWuWpC-8EWMPX4?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOVfuzcJjd6qVriedIj0b9t_TmyZ1glA9cClqApFuxnDUrr7BkNVEl_uhNaVBslP_qr7ZYNL1Wyx56pfrCqAW_FbC5QRvmgFTGIc91LQqdKAL5Uur44D1iWTu1Ba0kZfFzOOLKEnAmtK8BLOL56bXom=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Thank you so much for your purchases!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thank you so much for your purchases!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Transport to the shipping area!<\/h3>\n<p>There is also a corner where you can fill out a shipping letter to send local seasonal flavors to relatives and close friends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipNENkPPZUKF8PjGoXpTjfLjEm-juPvAuvqwC8g?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMncUAfOgov-MurSO_PehPbZg_7BGVDstwEhGu4msQWgTVb9S-9KWRajjCEYCUgjWNQZ3PJF__3yTzALLxRirpSh9D8ysVq6R-V6nDGBx5x9S9nKoFEk0mgjG1CAbgTPc8giesf9D8ZvjruMcYHPVXh=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Cover letter entry corner\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cover letter entry corner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Yamato Transport shipping procedure corner<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipM5K4XVRQ0SpdX6oXY-32ZWCxig9nYKownLJjE?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPvqPvlg7RYIzzCY-hNAv5EQQvmxBGh20ZoLTFZr5rzAuPJ2DiIy6IPnWtjopjyJxSYFu7v6gRv7iX5g9H8WI4Av-jtMMXr3ADKl0CVcBlNHHhZkpNcw5OzTQMbh1mgFua-E-OmtN4Gg6k6vmPej7B2=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Shipping corner\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shipping corner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The fun part is the raffle where you can win luxurious prizes!<\/h3>\n<p>You can enter the lottery once with one lottery ticket and five supplementary tickets!<\/p>\n<p>The grand prize (gold) is a double prize of 2kg of sunflower rice &quot;Yumepirika&quot; and two sunflower watermelons!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1st prize (silver):<\/strong>2 sunflower watermelons<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second place (red):<\/strong>Yumepirika 2kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd Class (Green):<\/strong>Nanatsuboshi 300g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation prize (white);<\/strong>Pocket tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipPaP53TZKKMW2MgCdu6O6ffSc-OGwTQzhTgJS0?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPHfojT68v1rzj0meWF9XYb63ZOvlPtVBOJ16qzF0bTL7yWHBeM0n4WnfE5oAWIU6Dtl-2tHbCRqAkBDhD2o68fgexqKhbNkqGXPzRc19lVWgMA-a4xZ_unK6sGBVGH7jso-iqshlYjyiLu1C_NF_xX=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Luxury prizes\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luxury prizes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipPCt43_SXsI4rUBcVArvy99FYwwON5XVsd7Gnw?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPVjWh7MDAy81YiYcVlIF5nb8_QRe5_hh51qEyD7ZNKKkEeJVw3a6YBsj7ckNzl4_S7L48gC2qn72n3GbvW0_p2F2ZwMNGzNqnSWK8QsLP7WTDboVxaW_acrLAJKSjrCHVatpbsZ93JNASPB6A-XUkd=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"People queuing for the lottery\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People queuing for the lottery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipO4NcvN74I58WMauiH5lNx4YGd7cWu7oD1XnwU?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMI7hE7Y0t7wrwfJesUmVwRgE0kXFItdaAlkWGG14qzCsCraCbB7go32h6f-2luH0mQmMnW7FMwA6SPhRb-M7vYcTtC3UahUL6sW00MhVBZgkR4ryxvkdnvKsSHonhOHdjbFZ6BysBB3Yqltx3E39Gx=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Even little girls can take on the challenge!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even little girls can take on the challenge!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Thanks to all the producers! After-party<\/h3>\n<p>After the Watermelon Festival, a celebratory barbecue social gathering was held by the members of the Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association.<\/p>\n<p>The producers lovingly cultivated the watermelons and delivered a wonderful festival. In a friendly atmosphere, everyone appreciated each other&#039;s efforts and recharged their energy for the coming year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipOqpYlftD6-ANjxHawvcL_dt4hcVR79oYznqSg?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNk8_5QNo_ZAj_9TRXmq2XcR7HMJ-WruJ60RR2qYFKQgrRTDSpQ044ali8c6J1QvUXCAsryjF3-8rUevnQK_EAMLpYJi4urW3nB3zF43cWNuO79h8OwVUasYSj7m1lZyi3prushFbqAlVJfnxQ7NBTK=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"After-party\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">After-party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipNwB_F0S38ES_xqg83TqGbdj5Dnn-80CmDMfus?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczModfkS84okrOBRw-QwfBUnQOKpdQZ4lNvMz63XWmkun5XlKyn0OYY9xMYNk4F3tNPnOvGl26nx5Oc__Ux4QQl5db2-quasWQfmslI92cTkR_hJyO0iSPwJuUFcjYWFp4AKgozFhW4ib3wei5RRaFhf=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Delicious yakiniku party\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delicious yakiniku party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, we offer the small yellow &quot;Sunflower Watermelon&quot; from Hokuryu Town, which is grown with love in the great outdoors and brings happiness and exquisite taste with its happy colors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNt6FiRLJsyOaMdXmqrWWDAXA6hCsTV97y8dwXnxL1C0Fm2haX1igzz1cHQqJijPw\/photo\/AF1QipM0FHulag4QOuvXFPpX1Ia7OwRH-ZM2SHLDUSM?key=dkdnM0NBWXpLX2NlbzExOE1xMS00MEhNWXBpcjdR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMjN3vN4wTYeBRHSbiSSI3i0NwzzcdzaezOOV7SwEWSmpRPV0TqXFwAxR1xaDblCd_ohVimziHym1XdTOtEVamAFYGHyG_MSJl79MPN97A63IpKB-w2yH4xbGFukN5_rKeUDstXcAivVOLqr3XaU1E2=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"With gratitude to the great nature\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With gratitude to the great nature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Youtubed videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025\" 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