is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,965, and a density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 158.82 km2. It is home to the Hokuryu Sunflower Village, the largest sunflower fields in Japan, where more than a million sunflowers bloom between July & August. Culture Mascot Hokuryū's mascot is . She is a sunflower who attends Hokuryū's various events and promotes products and tourism of the town. She was unveiled in March 1991. References External links Official Website Towns in Hokkaido