Key Facts
• Sunflowers in Toyama City’s Fuchu area are in full bloom as of August 8, 2025.
• The 1.8-hectare field spans Nagasawa and Hane districts, featuring 1 million sunflowers.
• Tadakatsu Oba, 48, planted the flowers in memory of his son, who passed away from leukemia 7 years ago.
• The idea was inspired by a photo of a sunflower field found while searching for his son’s portrait.
• Oba began planting sunflowers 3 years ago on fallow rice fields to make use of the land.
• Seeds were sown in early June 2025, with half the field currently in full bloom.
• Sunflowers range from 80 to 150 cm in height due to varying sunlight conditions.
• Visitors can walk through the field, designed for close interaction with the flowers.
• Free parking for 50 cars is available to prevent roadside parking.
• The eastern half of the field is expected to bloom by mid-August 2025.
Summary
A sunflower field in Toyama City’s Fuchu area, spanning 1.8 hectares and featuring 1 million sunflowers, has become a symbol of remembrance for Tadakatsu Oba, who lost his son to leukemia 7 years ago. Inspired by a photo of a sunflower field, Oba began planting sunflowers 3 years ago on fallow rice fields. The flowers, now in full bloom, attract numerous visitors who walk through the field and admire their vibrant beauty. The western half of the field is currently blooming, with the eastern half expected to follow by mid-August 2025. Visitors have praised the field for its vitality and uplifting atmosphere. Parking is free, and the site is open for public viewing.
