Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Colorful tulips bloom side by side in gardens, adding a touch of color to the spring landscape. Their cute, rounded petals sway gently in the refreshing spring breeze, gently soothing the soul. […]
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, work such as raising rice seedlings and plowing the fields was steadily progressing in the rice paddies. To mark this season, we are offering "Oinari-san with Kurosenkoku Soybeans" to pray for a bountiful harvest and good health!  Kurosenkoku Soybeans with 15 Grains […]
Friday, April 26, 2024: Daffodils are blooming one after another along roadsides and in gardens, heralding the arrival of spring. The flower's meaning is "purity" and "sincerity." Their vibrant yellow glow exudes a pure, noble image, and their dainty appearance stands quietly […]
April 25, 2024 (Thursday) The Pushkinia libanochka is one of the first plants to bloom on the melting snow. Its tiny white petals, with a pale sky blue tint, resemble spring fairies. Its pure, translucent appearance evokes the gentle spring atmosphere.
Tuesday, April 24, 2024: Saku-chan, the cat from our neighboring Kitajima family, is sunbathing with a dignified expression. What is she staring at? What is there beyond her gaze, intently staring intently? It begins to move.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Butterbur sprouts, a sign of spring, emerge from the melting snow. These wild plants, native to Japan, have a unique bittersweet flavor and aroma. Their refreshing green leaves sparkle as if to signal the joy of spring's arrival, and are a heartwarming sight.
Friday, April 19, 2024 On a spring day shrouded in indigo and white, migratory birds fly about, creating a serene landscape that relaxes both the body and mind. ◇ Ikuko (photo by noboru)
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Swans and geese fly together in harmony across the clear blue spring sky. The geese signal their departure by shaking their heads from side to side, while the swans shake their heads vertically! Their lifestyles are similar, so […]
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, migratory birds descended on the rice fields after the snow melted, engrossed in nibbling at fallen grains of rice and other food. They chatted and munched on delicious grains to fill their stomachs, recharging their energy.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Flying with their large, sparkling white wings, they adapt to a variety of environments, from flying solo at their own pace, to flying in groups in a V formation, to flying alone at their own pace, as they fly across the clear blue sky.
Monday, April 15, 2024: Enjoy a moment of spring bliss with a "Temari Sushi Cherry Blossom Viewing Bento" made with the Kurosengoku Bean and Rice Set! The legendary Kurosengoku Bean and Rice Set includes Kurosengoku soybeans (Kurosengoku Don), white rice (Nanatsuboshi), and germinated […]
On Monday, April 15, 2024, we entered the spring season for migratory birds flying back to Siberia. The flight route was the "Central Hokkaido Flyaway." It was a flight route over the plains of central Hokkaido, from the Yufutsu Plain in Tomakomai to the Ishikari Plain and the Kita-Sorachi Plain. […]