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September 14, 2023

Treasures of Hokuryu Town Sun and Iron Pillar Sunflower
  • September 14, 2023

Sun and Iron Pillar Sunflower

２０２３年９月１４日（木） 天高く広がる秋空に、きらきらと輝く太陽の陽を浴びて、七色の光を放って 楽しげにダンシングする鉄柱のひまわりさん。。。 今日の良き日に感謝して、明日へと繋がる素敵な夢を描いて […]

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2023
  • September 14, 2023

Hokuryu Town to scrap construction of new observation deck due to rising material costs, seeking simpler, cheaper options [Hokkaido Shimbun]

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, an internet website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City), published an article titled "Hokuryu Town 'Back to the drawing board' for new observation deck construction as rising material costs lead to search for a simpler, cheaper option" (dated September 14).

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2023
  • September 14, 2023

Plans for a new observation deck designed by Kengo Kuma at "Himawari no Sato" in Hokuryu, Hokkaido, were scrapped after construction costs more than doubled. [Hokkaido Television: HTB online]

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (HTB, Sapporo) announced on its website, Hokkaido Television: HTB online, that the plan for a new observation deck designed by Kengo Kuma at Himawari no Sato was temporarily suspended.

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