April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) Before their long journey to Siberia, the swans are resting their wings powerfully on the fertile land of Hokuryu. They plunge their necks deep into the mud, scooping up the mud with their beaks, skillfully letting the water drain away, and picking up each individual fallen grain...
March 27, 2026 (Friday) A yew tree, having endured the harsh winter, stands proudly green amidst the snow-covered plains. The moment the golden morning sun spilled through the gaps in its quiet branches and leaves, the entire area was illuminated as if by the "light of spring" […]
Thursday, March 26, 2026. A vast, pure white snowfield stretches as far as the eye can see, with mountains faintly visible in the distance. The indigo-white sky and the blue of the mountains quietly blend together, merging into a fantastical landscape. ...There, the sound... [...]
March 25, 2026 (Wednesday) In the early morning, with freezing air in the air, the majestic sun appeared for the first time in a long while... The moment its awe-inspiring light poured down upon the sleeping earth, a magical dust covered the snow-covered land! Every single grain of the deeply piled snow... Cold […]
March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) March 17th marks the beginning of the spring equinox... a special morning where gratitude for the departing winter and prayers for the coming spring intersect. From early morning, a powerful morning sun appeared in the sky where soft, fluffy snowflakes had been falling...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Looking up, you are drawn into the blue winter sky. Reflecting the clear blue sky, icicles quietly yet powerfully shine from the eaves. They are the result of the harsh cold of Hokuryu Town and […]
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the silent early morning, even the breath you exhale freezes white. As if waking up the deep sleep of Hokuryu Town, quiet white flowers blossomed on the trees in the bitter winter. The snowflakes that fell from the sky were […]
Monday, March 9, 2026 The rising sun casts a soft golden light, breaking the silence of the snowy world. Footprints are quietly traced in the snow. "Who are you? Where are you going? What are you looking for?" […]
Friday, March 6, 2026 On Tuesday, March 3, the full moon will appear in the winter sky, where the clear skies of winter and the soft hints of spring coexist. It will be a powerful, copper-red blood moon! The sun, earth, and moon will all be in a straight line. This […]
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) Enjoy three-color pressed sushi on March 3 (Tuesday), the Girls' Festival! The Girls' Festival (also known as Hinamatsuri) is a traditional Japanese event celebrating the healthy growth of girls. The three-color sushi rice includes green edamame (zunda) and […]
Friday, February 13, 2026. Amid the silence of snow-covered Hokuryu Town, the flame of a candle lit by a window brings the warmth of early spring. This Valentine's Day, our table will be decorated with dishes packed with the bounty of Hokuryu Town.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 A cute customer sat by the window at the bus stop. He was a handmade snowman wearing a red hat, gloves, and a matching scarf. With the cold, snowy scenery behind him, he gently placed his head among the dignified flowers. […]