Volunteers from the town participate in weeding and thinning work at Sunflower Village, saying, "I hope beautiful sunflowers will bloom."

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21st, the summer solstice, residents of Hokuryu Town worked to mow and thin out the sunflowers at Sunflower Village.

As the great rays of the summer solstice sun pour down, the residents of Hokuryu Town mow and thin out the weeds, carrying out their work with deep love and sincerity for the adorable sunflowers that are growing healthily.

The event will be held over three days, June 21st (Tuesday), 22nd (Wednesday), and 23rd (Thursday), for two hours each in the morning and afternoon (9:30-11:30, 13:30-15:30). A total of about 140 volunteers from Hokuryu Town's neighborhood associations and senior citizens' clubs have signed up to participate over the three days.

• Organizer:Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association
• Sponsor:Hokuryu Town, JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch, Hokuryu Land Improvement District, Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce

Approximately 60 people participated in the morning session on the first day.

[Additional note] Due to rain, both the morning and afternoon sessions on June 23rd (Thursday) were cancelled. The total number of participants on both June 21st (Tuesday) and 22nd (Wednesday) was 115 (Hokuryu Town Tourism Association).

Praying for the healthy growth of sunflowers...

With all our might, with all our heart, and with all our love...

A scene of work progressing efficiently and cheerfully...

Everyone's energy and energy exploded!

The sunflowers are so grateful and touched by your sincerity!

"Come on! Let's do our best!" the energetic sunflowers say as they grow vigorously.

Happy colored dandelions quietly watch over the sunflower village!

With boundless love, gratitude and prayers to the mysterious rainbow halo of the sun that shines on the day of the summer solstice...

▶ Photos (105 photos) from the 2022 weeding event at Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village are here >>

◇ noboru & ikuko