Wednesday, February 9, 2022 The silhouette of Yabane reflected in the straight white roadway. It was the moment when I felt like a signpost to the mysterious unknown world that is about to begin. Noboru & ikuko
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 The Hokuryu Ski Resort (open only to town residents) reopened on January 27! The scenery is beautifully maintained by snow-pressure trucks, with a new rope lift and children enjoying skiing [...].
Monday, February 7, 2022 The trees spread out at the foot of the mountain stand dignified in their white robes. It is a moment when we feel as if we have gone back in time to another space, beyond time and space, to a landscape like that of Northern Europe. ◇ noboru & [...].
February 4, 2022 (Friday) This year's ehoumaki will come in four varieties from Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen Restaurant "Windmill". This year's set of four half-effort rolls includes "ehoumaki," "ebi katsu maki," "beef kalbi maki," and "kaisen maki! The "ehou" is the direction in which the god Toshinokami [...].
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Today is Setsubun! The moment when soft light softly and gently envelopes the snow clouds. The telephone poles that tower over the snowfield seem to be speeding away as the voice of "Oni wa sotoi" is heard. nobo [...].
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The moment when the graceful figure of Mt. Etai-betsu emerged from the winter sky. It is a refreshing scenery that makes our hearts feel refreshed and tightened. ◇ noboru & ikuko
February 1, 2022 (Tue.) February has arrived, the season is "Daikan" (the last day of cold weather), and the cold days continue before Risshun (the first day of spring). The highest temperature is 7 degrees below zero and the lowest is 13 degrees below zero. In the numbing cold, a pale watercolor painting in blue and white [...].
Friday, January 28, 2022 The pure white melted snow covering everything flows into the dam in early spring and becomes a precious source of water to further enrich the fields of the town. This is the scenery where we can feel the great cycle of life in the great workings of nature. ◇ nob [...].
Thursday, January 27, 2022 When the sun shone on the two icicles stretching under the eaves of the roof, they sparkled. This is a scene from the moment when light lit up the crystal-clear cold world of ice, and the heart shone brightly. Today, too, is another day of sparkling light and wonderful [...].
January 26, 2022 (Wednesday) Under a bright blue winter sky, footprints continue to creep across a field of fresh snow. Where are you going? I can almost hear the voice of the old man's wooden hut that stands guard over the area. noboru [...].
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Let's go toward the dazzling sun! The unknown world is also heading straight ahead, gazing at the bright light! noboru [...].
January 24, 2022 (Monday) In a landscape where a clear blue sky without a cloud and a silky white snowfield blend together, two trees covered with snow stand dignifiedly. It was as if they were a married couple, snuggling and supporting each other as they walked through life.
January 21, 2022 (Friday) The sun was shining brightly for the first time in a long while, almost melting the snow from the mountains. Catch this precious moment of refreshing weather without missing it, feel the wind of nature with all your might, and take a deep breath [...].
Thursday, January 20, 2022 A tree stands dignified in the bright blue winter sky, glistening and shimmering in the sunlight! It was a scene from the moment when I was enchanted by its mysterious appearance, which reminded me of the "baobab tree," a tree in which the Holy Spirit is said to dwell [...].
Wednesday, January 19, 2022: The snow piled up along the arch bridge columns. This is the scene of the moment when I felt that the snow mass was like a "snow white snake", the guardian god of the Hokuryu Bridge. ◇ noboru & [...].
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Snow covers the surface of the Uryu River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Due to the river's fluidity, the river continues to flow as if it were breathing, without freezing even during the sub-zero winter months. The pure white snow is like a bedding, from the cold of winter [...].
Friday, January 14, 2022. The setting sun turns the snowfield orange. With infinite love, gratitude, and prayers for the great light that is quietly setting, as if to peacefully watch over the day. Noboru & ikuko
Thursday, January 13, 2022 The gradation of lapis lazuli sky mixed with silvery white snowfield is a majestic landscape that reminds us of the expanse of the universe. You can almost hear the casual conversation of daily life between Mr. Hokuryubashi and the equally spaced Noppo utility poles, and it is heart [...].
January 12, 2022 (Wed.) A moment of serenity in the frigid cold, with a hazy indigo sky and a snowfield as white as whipped cream. Even the smoothness and warmth of the fluffy snow enveloping the entire town [...].
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 The "Dongtoyaki" was held yesterday, Monday, January 10, at the Shinryu Shrine. A solemn ritual to send the god of the New Year (the New Year's god responsible for fertility), the "Dongtoyaki" is a festival that uses the purifying power of sacred fire to ward off [...].
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