{"id":62985,"date":"2025-08-22T11:36:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T02:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=62985"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:29:26","slug":"%e5%a4%aa%e9%bc%93%e3%81%a8%e8%b8%8a%e3%82%8a%e3%81%a8%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e3%81%ae%e9%a5%97%e5%ae%b4%ef%bc%81%e3%80%8c%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%9b%86%e8%b8%8a%e3%82%8a%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a-%ef%bc%86-%e8%8a%b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/62985\/","title":{"rendered":"A feast of drumming, dancing, and fireworks! The Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Festival 2025 will light up summer nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, August 22, 2025<\/p>\n<div class=\"ep-box es-BpaperRight es-grid bgc-VPsky\">On Monday, August 18th, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Display was held in grand style. The event kicked off with a brave performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, followed by a charming Bon Odori dance by children and a unique costume parade, thrilling the crowd. For the finale, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky above Himawari no Sato, bringing a beautiful end to summer in Hokuryu Town.<\/div>\n<h2>Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival &amp; Fireworks Festival 2025<\/h2>\n<p>On Monday, August 18th, 2025, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival was held at the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourist Center, followed by a grand fireworks display at Himawari no Sato.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipOU2HvRsbMHdNR3lSEekeY56XSrnfO7deg5p7k?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMHXhnMrNUpd8ejme5qN0_bOvj4GoF6n8fULWlrrg81BVikf24ddoJ5u1vJFmJ4rMLR4z-9e9Ahb5br3xlRBcdoxOR0i8_kwAl2WpmR-4DMFogHeGM-l1AWNALvH5ntdvnJKQBayo5XBw2ACTNp8k7B=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival 2025\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Event Overview<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supervisor:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsor:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town, Hokuryu Town Council, Kita Sorachi Shinkin Bank Hokuryu Branch, JA Kita Sorachi Hokuryu Branch, Hokuryu Land Improvement District, Prince Shotoku Support Association, Hokuryu Town Specialty Store Association, Hokuryu Town Restaurant Association<br \/>\n\u3000<\/li>\n<li>We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those involved for their generous donations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The heroic sound of the Hokuryu Taiko drums<\/h3>\n<p>Before the Bon Odori dance began, the heroic beat of the Hokuryu Taiko drums reverberated throughout the venue. Four songs were performed, starting with &quot;Farm Harvest Celebration Taiko&quot; and &quot;Yamabiko,&quot; followed by &quot;FUN&quot; and &quot;River Rai no Utage&quot; on shoulder drums, bringing the festival to a spectacular start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMsVmQcYIcvB0juD5socJtbZa6pTacufKd-PIo?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPVRYjfKH1vWP4X8BXYF_ZE9hYJ3wP42h8VCtcT5bMQRAT80bQQU1EMYD0PtTRv4K19tqUGuKnIJVwjJxi_d41F0D8nLmfxUuPmBRUZ7FVLSPEsw5RSxMnxTfUEdlf2tStLnPG2uumOa9baxGQlOWLa=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Hokuryu Taiko\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Taiko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipP5tZVuN5s3hxh5dSQNLiVv8bUx8wyNwuYxpfs?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOzqR611TnwIr0GWmjmZZ1eZQG-E1b0HzGBunas85ke0N1Hxhsrh3bFYx21CVYl6YYDTviEjJvsxuB1KRq6DOc-8IZeZeF22tnjwyKPBVXQtL1dIvphsXmH7MaPaEP_jQ6i5gdrOX4l2lF1mPI_eM76=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"A heroic sound\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A heroic sound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPwZyIEON2XUAGAxZRC2vXPiCsRl-f1dexwdD8?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNjBQoO350Rb3OeQmigGK3gDqFTCto_NvMNmP9DdafCp0QhOKG4KZcU5Co8mw9AtwJWwsXPSSfIHcv-VTekgkjP9ehbjGQMnGFzjux8j7ubD9igmUI6UG02zvl6tGRBCaH6BCULiONAcpmwRX7_7Neh=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Shoulder drum performance\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shoulder drum performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Children&#039;s Bon Dance<\/h3>\n<p>Children in cute yukata robes danced in a circle to the sound of lively drumming. All participating children were given a gift of sweets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPv5ESXRQZep6RCzqqoH5Dw9ZIUljqg6HQDMEo?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMHTyb4T_4ZfKKcgowBFTw3T9AFMadA2FwSK3IjUq3znW9jPsHWRCHtuaw_FSfFeVbc7b1_WzyzrtKcgavMlAB9z_GxBcK2fPD0k4463fNS9M0AuImFQ_Vd-5Hyzs-7BdHqd0_JPhehPff7ZiKjf1aW=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Children&#039;s Bon Dance\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children&#039;s Bon Dance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipOwWcVWT2OLqaqUruvHNOJoquqtMJb3QxoSvgI?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPL2K7gzMo6dtMUSDIVLLNpaqt2kUifvBocM--Fjp8XLX56hMDnRAi8pTtYbwSDelBGBKegA2RFtLzRMBUQc1w_by8KYQbM517uZ2O_nrdYUcDvLPB3clkTnYKSCIrHEoLY7PZ8b5u5s8FAgkRm9JP4=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"She looks cute in a yukata!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">She looks cute in a yukata!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Participation prizes for all participants<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMxt4g-Gszsqdq5IFYccWxw65RM83M-Ab1iFK8?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPCYAmW8V2ymxL050n9wpluRrf6WRfjfDyaIDVRKuR8Cd3HgnPt_JLtZeRwCHhB72qKU3NpW2mtihG0_S8UcAlW8sVgUx_8mOFB25eLReeGxd4WH3j6iZA92_ejkfU9joWNxCoQDx8j9undjPTvcTTr=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Sweets presents!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweets presents!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipNuWe_HJVhdFQ2MFBgSe9k5afQqyb-jkPxVRjQ?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOc9LD3ogxvfgESjeBjFJ7HtKbBqzrArjdNdFJzIzhnPt1WBsYkd0ndieYwA-nbnpXsvf2ntcRSUs_6_Z_v2b9uIvo1Reb3dPoOGa5dlcBLvcXNb0C38j9xV1W2hvleFaobBNdlLXU2CbyzcsSCt-Hl=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Accompanied by the light-hearted sounds of drums...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Accompanied by the light-hearted sounds of drums...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>A gorgeous and unique costumed Bon Odori dance<\/h3>\n<p>40 individuals and 13 teams entered the costume Bon Odori dance. From glamorous costumes to unique costumes that made people laugh, the diverse dancers entertained the audience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMPgV-HzqgIDNOy-kcd1i1s5tGuSwJXd9iD2sg?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNACTw1VjHEx9YgBg13CmLpz3_pd1MCQffk5SObIMq9OQOoxJf7JTxCsYkBsWRfy9dwq4iOhO4qWWC9x_n0dC89DL_6Uk36AAori_rCEYV3xxwTwI4SzNwSj7zAzwePtzxsF7nX8B2Fe8WxWGvcFuK9=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Beautiful women dancing gracefully!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful women dancing gracefully!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPpAX__F-bTfub6nTGziTK2-SnyBe1FpOusm-A?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO-QgyUdDA6cpGhwtBXfoDE1mYVpDPQil0OOWbI9dloINeWsiUJefQLjiKAV97S8x6NI_cGSRcfTeVC3AtJbJqPbkqqAFKaklPeH312RjdcKlDc-H01ksByTnLgOszqd3XMOoNoy2Bmc5iMx3cqSUBW=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Surrounded by a mysterious aura...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surrounded by a mysterious aura...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPVu8mpqjSNqdsj8NJcqOXF_v7PZOUwsf0ggdI?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMf3xsWK3gN9Ndl8mPQFr4gZ5UKsGKsOJ7iiqIbkggp_EM7mAWv3lQJMjf6olKAoGcPSCq1IZjVa2UR7H1Xj_cw07odtQ44LNKAuSfXhLyVxtEAVp5ftNmyeWyRUKHsn6_XYiuKArGfMII0CljGSNlI=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Give off a lustrous shine!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give off a lustrous shine!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipO04lXK-UhbCIt9LyitgJcErKUPdhRAX8yV_T4?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPE-A3pSBCu8lTU8I5RaKhunfHMmzvZKa_h7va6neFnX0dc7743fMUv6gz2fckVQDTDUz4btxgJ1Ize2MTA9tYz0J2spg36cut8IhUYO3q-iOsT5g38Z6a9AgZzK1aOFU9a9EV3W47DYlxvWTUmT49y=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"A unique bird?!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A unique bird?!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipOburTwR5HjQt0qdlnF9Qg_YxQY9OPIN2uQWz8?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOJ_aOclw-tuDaLPrah8LTMHm-sCRNZw6ZyXg9yZ9T9rKePrB418KVW702MFEwbOJYK35Qj7AIq0vTevmz5XuBWji_qTtVh-wWyzz50MO3uolRM42lZVi5Gzb0PvXw3OqAuS765zmnp8v5EZErcj9Sh=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Beer Corps\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beer Corps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPSp7MwsgvZtJCGEc1T14whZot_3Oo8OY27EsA?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO4HzUPhzKxw_IgJka2VYuGOhbS2iVpYqdEf3cujmZ65soeyrZWhpu0CMehj2NZ140Z79MvxzytLlqe_VqB0EU73tLCJ4vm7b9JFT6_7GG0XKWB1K6vSKC95wq8MB-y_kVdufd9ohkEdvM5mBw_XXo3=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Kendama Club&#039;s Craftsmanship\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kendama Club&#039;s Craftsmanship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipM11PqNYtKbA5USRTvUfVb1-A_YNr76Dz56_wU?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMcHXuN3OaTGFhRIMwj56qpItwoVgh_ci-gUdb9T-_xLIEBaY4p_1B6TWH95LiOy2NHn3QTqnuezfGS1QsSlonl386pq4OXdpR6LtgIqhamnpn3SSizolEL4UZgl2KTVqedEaveTQ0yhs0JV8LwtT7m=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"A fun dance by Hokuryu Town Council members\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fun dance by Hokuryu Town Council members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMoPu5Vt8CPDvBG8grcHmM3yqcSstlsjj0tqpc?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN2O06t9mHw9yic7duZ0sLXO1fFtPwzrx6V81dB_hBTsSbKwBigcdFSWtK0tLaYh4JOZ2X3qm6gBM9PlFXF55_fAY5Ym-BXbq-PV-HMjpfHM0m1G69kvLnou6Z0YtH3Dwq3NbBDPA8nyUVtED32-cn0=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Bakabon&#039;s dad?! A cute monster?!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bakabon&#039;s dad?! A cute monster?!<br \/>\nFrom left: Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki, Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Masahito Fujii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipOjeVbezhvDILJsrc2CEjdtdiju2jxmy0n0xmU?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOLSF1CJaoCu0gsMcJUkyAzhOI4H45pd09jxwOIYe-qR9jeDqAPgurk5Z0jwWT2Cb17cE2jHN6o7Ez46WV3d3Q5DDk-9oUcrr3C5aLECH2fFD4S2oYZnFEf31dok3r9XqAPU8NrhwDk3WJOdFJdzTrk=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Johnny Depp from Pirates of the Caribbean appears!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johnny Depp from Pirates of the Caribbean appears!<br \/>\nJA Kitasorachi, Minoru Nagai, Representative Director of the Hokuryu District<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Greetings from Masahito Fujii, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\n<p>Masahito Fujii, Chairman of Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the event and to everyone who made donations and helped make the event possible.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMY_pz9OND1Q91nR82dmvM9NFMr107DMwvzIZI?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOZ89PkK1yAJuIz_NbwGoYMlu9k01qFzaY-ZsbDv-VKmRbqUzFMo9D-GK746_eYgNuEWqeHd2zv1_j-mI4SHID7WDtxymPiKYd9z2ah519gmYGN2jR_tjxOx40AfutbM4ULxLzjLZ6gJOumKJ16I9ES=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Message from Chairman Masahito Fujii\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Message from Chairman Masahito Fujii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;Thank you to everyone who participated in the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival.<\/p>\n<p>We were worried about the weather today, but we are very pleased that the event was a great success under clear skies.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the chairman of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, the members of Hokuryu Taiko, and the Traffic Safety Association. We would also like to thank the chamber of commerce members who donated, and everyone who donated from outside the town.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the sunflowers at Himawari no Sato have been blooming beautifully for a long time. I think we have been blessed with such beautiful flowers. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people who have come to see the sunflowers during this time. Thank you very much!<\/p>\n<p>The Bon Odori dance is coming to an end. The judging has just begun. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p>There will be a fireworks display at Himawari no Sato until the judging is complete. The results will be announced after the fireworks display. We hope you enjoy the fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I would like to conclude my remarks by wishing all of you who are participating today good health, happiness, and continued success in your work.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Thank you very much for today!!!&quot; said Chairman Fujii.<\/p>\n<h3>A fireworks display that lights up the midsummer night sky (fireworks + lighting)<\/h3>\n<p>While waiting for the Bon Odori judging, the venue was moved to the grassy area of Himawari no Sato, where a fireworks display was held. The magnificent fireworks that shot up before our eyes painted a dream of light in the midsummer night sky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipO1fmDqEr2eTscennQTVKZl0FKPVoZG71xYN_OzreKhs8TDHueUVB5KyRm_mSYiKA\/photo\/AF1QipOoGGZGVC6t9T3j2OuyFoJelQJyYrbJxmraY_k?key=WVYyang0WUh3LU15QnFJWk1ZVUV3Z2ZnTW9yUDZn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPr-4sT5mWzSMCv7ovtUqizDyz0NMfsdnH1nksjmVyni0XCBf89XgEVR_dswuFLnZzWKD_3piV8GHXF1t4G1r3VG8XaGFpQ1GnlONNz_yYRo0OIassAooXjQBMi_hAAdP7CR8Da9yOhvrtM74jl6UdF=w2866-h1610-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2866\" height=\"1610\" alt=\"Bright red light glow\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright red light glow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipO1fmDqEr2eTscennQTVKZl0FKPVoZG71xYN_OzreKhs8TDHueUVB5KyRm_mSYiKA\/photo\/AF1QipOyDDzSTOmBVHmsHG-m_1XIz9Q6bv5guOo3SCY?key=WVYyang0WUh3LU15QnFJWk1ZVUV3Z2ZnTW9yUDZn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOJ6zj35rXXKNPVY5AnKoYQ6OURy_V5AvP12wPXxuq2gV0tSq0aYZ1ECcUqEaDj_foLveM_5o0jLOSNLH35dIwGVW_WnBMtqTkRGCpt7Q3dq5wcMRirZK7hcZmA9kxWyMuIwkDu7PNGuhtcNzIMSMgP=w2884-h1610-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2884\" height=\"1610\" alt=\"Orange sparkle\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange sparkle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipO1fmDqEr2eTscennQTVKZl0FKPVoZG71xYN_OzreKhs8TDHueUVB5KyRm_mSYiKA\/photo\/AF1QipOKvPhdemVh4_fhc9tNYp1ggYcnCEpMMbTrqUc?key=WVYyang0WUh3LU15QnFJWk1ZVUV3Z2ZnTW9yUDZn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO4FokxLyuznPC137JyM0wBbt7_BRXEPWlYhx8LHysRjFXlvnnqsKxLc-VJjoKSYXE2_jDNzD-yDkW_yHpgPqABNS9YWmezhdFwwcE_fx-CS4D335Gq0EPAMzj9__DK3oUni-bd6NG4D0Qm6r-oiEZJ=w2876-h1610-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2876\" height=\"1610\" alt=\"Spreading yellow-green rays\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spreading yellow-green rays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipO1fmDqEr2eTscennQTVKZl0FKPVoZG71xYN_OzreKhs8TDHueUVB5KyRm_mSYiKA\/photo\/AF1QipPMjz6HZxHwyv0dQPLnHVPqjRj5g5bpaEikIvo?key=WVYyang0WUh3LU15QnFJWk1ZVUV3Z2ZnTW9yUDZn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOFRVg1xW-7hftDeL_f140FtISlpWLA4cTdp_V6lLIUZBmbSGKCC4Tfqiwc-qbaPatrh-oWRvc-WF4Irt0mucOnQJZ6ydybO3XzATlMdGlQpeoHo_ozrs3kjWFWAkseSda0KCzwXYN1wdPeFyg4sB-S=w2854-h1610-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2854\" height=\"1610\" alt=\"The moment when light and fire intersect!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The moment when light and fire intersect!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipO1fmDqEr2eTscennQTVKZl0FKPVoZG71xYN_OzreKhs8TDHueUVB5KyRm_mSYiKA\/photo\/AF1QipOfw7xqgeD0iBMB-GeXj6LZ8843kI0aR6WGFIY?key=WVYyang0WUh3LU15QnFJWk1ZVUV3Z2ZnTW9yUDZn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMmK3bz-r5IQ0uwsdAvZwu3GIGhULjS3APJT7uvjG8Z15imxCVwNVsv3v-ZFRl0Kpwufie-n19_1foCrrSiAyK0nY-IM5ZbjSSlgHzFbmxPf_5aLjb34fAXp64lJndjPZ5alYD4ExzS8tFSMso6apO7=w2856-h1610-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2856\" height=\"1610\" alt=\"Large sunflowers emerge\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large sunflowers emerge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No matter what moment you capture, it&#039;s a gorgeous and moving midsummer night&#039;s dream!<br \/>\nThank you for a wonderful time!!!<\/p>\n<h3>Bon Odori Dance Judging Announcement<\/h3>\n<h4>Individual Division<\/h4>\n<p>\u25c9 Winner&#039;s prize: worth 30,000 yen<br \/>\n\u25c9 2nd to 30th place (prizes)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victory:<\/strong>Natalia Vero (Argentina)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd place:<\/strong>Keiko Takahashi (Hokuryu Town)<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd place:<\/strong>Himawari-san (Hokuryu Town)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMbgpfvGtcPIbi9Un_1L6EZGvR6pKykMI_p2Nc?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOrmm1hRCWXO4nITN9DJ8RC_fEqsGqMRsfk_DHhYuAQwMQAZbzNeRKjfFtT-orFwYBCAqzJttvb669OfPXSkrK04C_khcCcFd2f2OHOvC4TbkGGJmGv4cQAkAuX65jIeYi0wGGDytICKxbjLHjFAbxG=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Winner: Natalia Vero, Argentina\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winner: Natalia Vero, Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipPxFG31OO-F3YezIV5SqLk9E9gkR2hIesC00s0?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMNpK0NTxjez83BjRA0rYvFbOkzgu2f3OtWkOkOpKqPGjN4KyXKE6FLTaEOTkqVh4vqnrGzCC1F9b6J-bvh2HaKwI3YSUmjyc0hzzc1BAVb2dcujHnHmC0D65v-ecbRIFeAmVTc7q8VnF36GtijXzwP=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"2nd place: Keiko Takahashi, Hokuryu Town\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">2nd place: Keiko Takahashi, Hokuryu Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipNX6nu0kTQpxn2aK8H7Zpukj_LIpW64oap0DJM?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPuIXUp_5YVcTGtGGjogkqaon5f6WqzQGeYHY6Q6UmYzlnOA6XiDTDA65jugev2pKDDaEbziyPR3d5DSmqw05KM7f_zMD792rmAm3vuJpD5Zgd0IJQnEXZAjNayv92jNpzUTF9Jx8O1cqUvK7EUKEFD=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"3rd place: Himawari-sama, Hokuryu Town\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3rd place: Himawari-sama, Hokuryu Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Group Division<\/h4>\n<p>\u25c9 Winner&#039;s prize: worth 100,000 yen<br \/>\n\u25c9 2nd place prize: 70,000 yen<br \/>\n\u25c9 3rd place prize: 50,000 yen<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victory:<\/strong>Merchant Beer Girl (Imoseushi Town)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd place:<\/strong>Flower 5 (Sunagawa City)<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd place:<\/strong>Dokudokuyokki (Hokuryu Town)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There will be prizes for all teams.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipNtZqyjATUbK9B--kOIg9Cu4HFhAsEY0NuSiME?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN5YA6oqzrB_oWyrYvjMbz5E88I5mJv7PsaG9pBrf5FpBdYrM2p8b_n7emkk46_piOvHNuX18X945ijSCQ8HUC7UJZV6kZ6PGeWLmtHo05Q6jP7GBhTi40ynv5f7ZSdifTOIA05YugDhgLiIi4OuBAm=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Winner: Merchant Beer Girl, Imobeushi Town\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winner: Merchant Beer Girl, Imobeushi Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipMLMNek3-6sLXi880H32bpKK3K8l0-RIMF9nig?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMhblQvqzuAp5xMxKrpOJnluKmzziT2zUHnT_-LU7RtfaKCy5BsW1jz-9MDwB0ew2ODsQf5KHvYoo_cmXKGfW8Sz4Zq6frVh4-rNFrmolBDOJ0pS5qaRF_UBCcV-xGuk_KKGLxiKIKgtk_oi9ZUYz0O=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"2nd place: Flower 5, Sunagawa City\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">2nd place: Flower 5, Sunagawa City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipORUPjYxpN4YxKsybDQIBm5Pd8hh3_tCBESeN4XYrSfgldCDu5aH47Ickmh27fxrg\/photo\/AF1QipOiKJQsXRM-M55WVUgl6YJALDDW73JSJJvynn8?key=c0MtRnVxdVhoU3ppaFBlVjZqLU92Mk9nVDYwYllB\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO8hIRmpTvvspFgwblZ9mrYo7WSXERk7gaLsxfqlZAnpGIwRHxm5S85I-tIY6IqgUs1EnZ57CydlTdYAV9DrtpWJyQMU-Zc75F_P2JpRp8PVdudPmzw03fVVk_xKIhrJolYMInE11rH0ZbJhP916HCS=w2000-h1125-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"3rd place: Dokudokuyokki, Hokuryu Town\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3rd place: Dokudokuyokki, Hokuryu Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The majestic beat of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, the joyous children&#039;s Bon Odori dance, and the unique and gorgeous Bon Odori dance in costume...<\/p>\n<p>Filled with countless exciting moments, this dreamlike festival of light and sound on a midsummer night is filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayers.<\/p>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"A feast of drumming, dancing, and fireworks! The Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Festival 2025 will light up summer nights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y6-LPQ2ZU_Q?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<h4>Fireworks display (fireworks and lighting)<\/h4>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"[Short] A feast of fireworks and lighting! The Hokuryu Fireworks Festival 2025 will light up summer nights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsN7h-PUzgs?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=\"[Long] A feast of fireworks and lighting! The Hokuryu Fireworks Festival 2025 will light up summer nights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/11EmjNl5ebE?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\/NStZ5GAaHuVU1gwy6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos (156 photos) of the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival 2025 are here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\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\/xTzZsfhFGFjj1Atf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos of Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village 2025 (641 photos) can be found here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\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\/xTzZsfhFGFjj1Atf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for photos of Sunflowers of the World 2025 (190 photos) &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Related pages<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border: solid 3px gold;\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px; border: 3px solid gold;\">\n<th style=\"width: 600px; background-color: #cff4ff; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #ff0000;\"><b>The 39th Sunflower Festival (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) will be held!<br \/>\nJuly 20, 2025 (Sunday) - August 18, 2025 (Monday)<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:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipNjKlcqsaQDKjI0OGpKOPo3fT3LFwPXolHZjV69iVHHpTl8vQ4zevg-IuNno1zsxQ\/photo\/AF1QipMYSklJ2hCmpTdEwjliq_kBVsb7-F-1iaIYxRE?key=czZabUs4OEtwX09XbzdZR1JYRnRBcjVlelktTVpR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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