April 17, 2026 (Friday) Bathed in the warm spring sunshine, the cherry blossom buds are beginning to swell. These tiny buds are getting ready to bloom, and we can really feel the arrival of spring these days. The signs of life at the tips of the branches are something we'll never forget...
April 16, 2026 (Thursday) White clouds gently drifted sideways, following the ridgelines of the snow-capped mountains. Their appearance was like a white dragon cloud gently embracing the mountains—quietly yet powerfully, exuding an aura of protection watching over the land. […]
April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) In the melting snowfields of Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, tiny, pale green creatures are peeking out here and there. These are the first wild vegetables to announce the arrival of spring. They are butterbur sprouts. Even though the air is still chilly...
Monday, April 13, 2026. Outside the window, a spring rain is quietly and faithfully nourishing the land of Hokuryu Town. The gloomy clouds seem to hide the sun at first glance, but in fact, beyond them, […]
April 10, 2026 (Friday) As the early spring breeze blows, the snow-capped Mount Edai suddenly appears from the city streets. Enveloped in the clear air, its snow-covered form stands out remarkably clearly, appearing to tower nearby...
April 9, 2026 (Thursday) In the distance, the ridgelines of the overlapping mountains are bathed in a melting orange glow. In the silence, the gentle sunset sinks slowly but surely. It's as if the world itself has become a single, beautiful image...
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 […]