{"id":69044,"date":"2026-02-02T09:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=69044"},"modified":"2026-02-04T22:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:44:55","slug":"%e3%80%902026%e5%b9%b4%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%80%91%e7%ac%ac40%e5%9b%9e%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e3%81%b2%e3%81%be%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a%ef%bc%9a%e5%a4%aa%e9%99%bd%e3%81%a8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/69044\/","title":{"rendered":"[Held in 2026] The 40th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival: A Miracle of 2 Million Sunflowers, Weaved Together by the Sun and the Spirit of Harmony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, January 30, 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<div class=\"ep-box es-BpaperRight es-grid bgc-VPsky\">In 2026, the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary. A sea of 2 million yellow flowers will cover a 23-hectare hill, and the townspeople&#039;s spirit of harmony will be on their side as they make the sun their ally. A special 40th anniversary event is also planned, offering a breathtaking and soothing view. Why not experience a miraculous story at Sunflower Village this summer?<\/div>\n<h2>[Held in 2026] The 40th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival: A Miracle of 2 Million Sunflowers, Weaved Together by the Sun and the Spirit of Harmony<\/h2>\n<p>To all sunflower lovers around the world, the season has finally arrived.<br \/>\nThis is the hottest season of the year in Hokuryu Town, when it shines golden.<strong>&quot;40th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival&quot;<\/strong>It has been decided that the event will be held!<\/p>\n<h3>A 40-year story of a town that made the sun its ally<\/h3>\n<p>This year&#039;s catchphrase is<strong>&quot;A town that has the sun on its side&quot;<\/strong>These words embody the very soul of Hokuryu Town.<br \/>\nThe 2 million sunflowers blooming on the vast 23-hectare hill are not just a natural sight. They are the fruit of many years of hard work and hard work by the townspeople.<strong>The fruit of collaboration and love<\/strong>is.<\/p>\n<p>This sunflower field is cherished by the residents of Hokuryu.<strong>&quot;The spirit of harmony&quot; and &quot;the spirit of compassion&quot;<\/strong>is contained in each and every flower.<br \/>\nThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the event, and we are celebrating this milestone with a message of gratitude and history.<strong>&quot;40th Anniversary Special Project&quot;<\/strong>is also scheduled to be held.<\/p>\n<h3>Rest for the soul at Sunflower Village<\/h3>\n<p>The sunflowers of Hokuryu Town not only lift the spirits of those who see them, but also have a gentle, enveloping warmth.<br \/>\nThe yellow carpet that stretches out before you from the observation deck contrasts with the blue sky. When you are surrounded by this magnificent view, you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and become one with nature.<strong>&quot;Quiet Emotion&quot;<\/strong>You will be able to taste the flavor.<\/p>\n<p>The sunflowers will welcome you back.<\/p>\n<h4>Event Overview<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event period:<\/strong>July 20th (Monday) \u2013 August 18th (Tuesday), 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>place  :<\/strong>Sunflower Village (143-2 Itaya, Hokuryu-cho, Uryu-gun, Hokkaido)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunflower_hokuryu\/x\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram (Managed by Sakai Yuto, Hokuryu Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team Member)<\/strong>Click here &gt;&gt;<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>inquiry:<\/strong>Industry Division, Commerce and Industry Himawari Tourism and Forestry Section (TEL 0164-34-6790)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The photo on the poster won the Hokuryu Chamber of Commerce Chairman&#039;s Award at the 2025 Photo Contest last year. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/d.ace_pic\/\" target=\"_blank\">@d.ace_pic<\/a><\/strong>This is a work by .<\/p>\n<p>See you in the village of the sun this summer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/33a9651711ddbda4d1638dafa461dc82.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/33a9651711ddbda4d1638dafa461dc82.jpg\" alt=\"\u30102026\u5e74\u958b\u50ac\u3011\u7b2c40\u56de\u5317\u7adc\u753a\u3072\u307e\u308f\u308a\u307e\u3064\u308a\uff1a\u592a\u967d\u3068\u300c\u548c\u306e\u5fc3\u300d\u304c\u7e54\u308a\u306a\u3059200\u4e07\u672c\u306e\u5947\u8de1\" width=\"720\" height=\"1018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69041\" data-no-translation=\"\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Held in 2026] The 40th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival: A Miracle of 2 Million Sunflowers, Weaved Together by the Sun and the Spirit of Harmony<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>\u3000<br \/>\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\/sunflower\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village (Hokkaido sunflower fields)<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bc-excerpt-box\">Five Stories that Touch the Soul of Hokuryu Town: Sunflowers - History; 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