Thursday, April 24, 2025
The pure white peak of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, "Asahidake," stands out clearly against the blue mountain range to the east.
On the other side, in the blue western sky, Mt. Keidai stands majestically.
Every time I see Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Keidai, which have a mysterious and overwhelming power, the spirit of the late Professor Yutaka Yoneda comes back to life.
The late Mr. Yoneda Shigeru was once a teacher at Hekisui Elementary School in Kitaryū Town, where he taught children how to ski and participated in the national cross-country skiing championships every year.
Furthermore, he was the pride of Hokuryu Town, a "super iron man" who had traveled to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as the Chinese desert and Lake Baikal in winter.
Early in the morning, Professor Yoneda heads towards Mount Asahi to the east and Mount Keidai to the west, taking a deep breath and saying, "Oh, I can see them! I'm going to be full of energy today too!"
He always proudly told us about the beauty of the mountains, Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Keidaidake, which he could see from his home.
The presence of the majestic towering mountains, Mt. Keidai and Mt. Asahi, is a moment when you can feel the great energy of Professor Yoneda's words, "Be energetic today too!!!"
We will bring you the "now" of this vibrant and shining town with a population of 2,100 and an aging population rate of 40%. The town of Hokuryu, where families are as bright and harmonious as sunflowers...
We will bring you the "now" of this vibrant and shining town with a population of 2,100 and an aging population rate of 40%. The town of Hokuryu, where families are as bright and harmonious as sunflowers...
◇ noboru & ikuko
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