We will introduce the charm of Hokuryu Town.
May 15, 2026 (Friday) On the slope of the embankment, quietly yet with a definite presence, lies a dewdrop of grape color. The muscari flower—it's as if fragments of stars, scattered from the edge of the galaxy, have taken the shape of tiny bells and landed on this earth...
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, as Hokkaido's long winter quietly comes to an end and the earth begins to warm up as if breathing, tiny flower fairies will descend upon the town corners of Hokuryu. On the canvas of snow, once a single white, paints of red and yellow will appear...
May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) Around the time the cherry blossoms in town begin to fall and give way to leaves, magnificent moss phlox begin to shine brightly in gardens throughout Hokuryu town. Crimson purple, pale pink wisteria, peach pink, amethyst. A beautiful tapestry of pink gradients unfolds...
May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday) May 5th (Tuesday) is Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival). It is a special day to pray for the healthy growth, health, and happiness of children. "Carp streamers" are displayed in reference to the legend of the "Dragon Gate," where a carp climbs a waterfall to become a dragon. [...]
May 1, 2026 (Friday) Early spring in Hokuryu Town. As the cool breeze caresses your cheeks, lemon-yellow lights begin to illuminate the land, one by one. The daffodils, their radiance gently repainting the white memories of winter...
April 30, 2026 (Thursday) Along the roadside in the town's garden, tiny petals resembling cherry blossoms bloom, creeping along the ground—"moss phlox." A single flower is merely a small presence. Yet, thousands of these tiny lives, clinging together and overlapping, create a powerful presence. […]
April 24, 2026 (Friday) Mount Asahidake (2,291m), the highest peak in Hokkaido and the main peak of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. Its form is usually hidden behind a thin haze, rarely revealing itself. However, on this day, the gray clouds covering the sky suddenly...
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, clusters of horsetails began to appear in the grassy areas throughout Hokuryu Town. Despite the strong spring winds, the horsetails bravely pushed their way through the hard, frozen ground, their faces emerging with unwavering determination. [...]
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as the snow melts in Hokkaido, a small life quietly but powerfully sprouts in a quiet corner of the garden. This flower, the crocus, also known as spring saffron, marks the end of the long, harsh winter more than anyone else...
April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) Imagining the cherry blossoms in full bloom at Konpira Park in Hokuryu Town, we packed a "cherry blossom viewing bento box" full of seasonal spring ingredients. Crisp bamboo shoots, slightly bitter butterbur, lightly flavored grilled Spanish mackerel with Saikyo miso... Hokkaido's short […]