May 31, 2023 (Wednesday) The Daisetsuzan mountain range gently and majestically watches over the rice paddies spreading out in the Sanaeuda rice paddies. With infinite love, gratitude, and prayers for the warm and peaceful passing days and the serene countryside. The snowy peaks of the Daisetsuzan Mountains gently watch over the rice paddies.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Aigamo ducks swim swiftly in the rice paddies after finishing rice planting! Aigamo ducks eat grass and insects in the rice paddies and are believed to weed and control pests. Please protect your precious seedlings by not eating or destroying them. [...].
Monday, May 29, 2023 A small bouquet of lapis lazuli-colored "lobelia" blooms in Ms. Giraffe's planter. The lovely butterfly-like petals mingle with the surrounding flowers, creating a vibrant and gorgeous beautiful spring garden. ◇ ikuko ( [...])
Friday, May 26, 2023 The rice planting is finished, and the paddy fields are lined with straight rows of seedlings. The water surface between the small seedlings reflects the bright blue sky and glistens in the sunlight. The first early seedlings are shining in the spring breeze that is blowing across the surface of the water.
May 25, 2023 (Thursday) The surface of the rice paddies is shimmering and a chilly wind is blowing. The blue Mt. Etai, towering majestically in the distance, seems to be gently and calmly watching over the healthy growth of the rice plants.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the peak of the rice planting season has arrived in many parts of the town. The rice planting process is being carried out efficiently with a smooth flow of work, including transporting seedling boxes, irrigating seedlings, handing over seedlings, and transplanting rice transplanters. People [...].
May 23, 2023 (Tuesday) Happy-colored dandelions are in full bloom, sprinkling their happy power. The fresh rhythm of the spring breeze is almost like the sound of dandelions singing happily in the air.
May 22, 2023 (Monday) In Sunflower Village, compost spreading, green manure plowing, tilling, and other work to create fertile soil will be steadily underway! What wonderful sunflowers will we see this year? We are very [...]...
May 19, 2023 (Fri.) The springtime blooming of the lawn cherry blossoms in the garden of a farmer in Hokuryu Town again this year. Every time I come across these magnificent mossy lawn cherry blossoms spread out like a pink carpet, it is a wonderful moment that soothes my heart and puts my mind at ease! The [...]...
May 18, 2023 (Thursday) The rice fields are filled with water and a sense of quietness prevails before rice planting. The rice fields are being raked and preparations for rice planting are steadily underway. The surface of the water in the rice paddies is swaying in the wind, and my heart is stirring in waves [...].
May 17, 2023 (Wed.) The "Shiba-zakura," with its five petals spreading out, looking similar to cherry blossoms and cosmos, is a shimmering pink color. Spring is full of tenderness that softly wraps around a hard closed heart and embraces it softly [...].
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Vivid pansies adorn planters along the road! Endless love to "pansies," the goddess of spring flowers that shine with bright energetic power and lead us to the light power that makes our hearts beat with excitement [...].
May 15, 2023 (Monday) Cute tulips blooming in red, white, and yellow in a friendly row in a private home's field. Their softly rounded forms, as if you could wrap them in the palm of your hand, are absolutely adorable! Cute [...].
Friday, May 12, 2023 Daffodils blooming with yellow, happy-colored light. During a walk in the rain that suddenly started to fall, I suddenly saw a strange sight. Among the daffodils, a single tulip bloomed as if it were nestled [...].
Thursday, May 11, 2023 The "Chishimazakura" cherry tree blooms low in the garden of a town resident. Chishima-zakura, which is said to have come from Kunigo-jima Island, is a short cherry tree that branches out from the base and grows horizontally. It is a small, light red, almost white [...].
May 10, 2023 (Wednesday) Plowing has begun in many parts of the town, and the rice fields are coming to life. The white and blue snow pattern of Mt. Etai rises like a rising dragon, towering over the fields of the town. ◇ ikuko ( [...])
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Pale pink hyacinths look like lovely maidens. White hyacinths are like a neat and elegant bride. The sweet fragrance and beautiful aura of hyacinths, with endless love, gratitude, and prayers [...].
Monday, May 8, 2023 With the end of Golden Week and the beginning of "Risshatsu" in May, it is time for the first day of summer. It is a refreshing season in May, when the spring light shines, the beautiful fresh green purifies our hearts, and the breeze smells fragrant. ◇ ikuko (photo by [...])
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Purple and yellow violets bloom quietly in the field. They are infinitely pretty spring flowers that brighten and soften the heart, concealing innocent love and modest joy. ◇ ikuko (photo by nob [...])
Monday, May 1, 2023 Katakuri, light purple flowers blooming quietly downward as if heralding spring. The moment when we feel the gentleness of the spring fairy who brings happiness to us, in its pale, wistful, and pretty appearance. ◇ ikuko (photo by no [...])
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