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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • January 27, 2022

Glistening icicles

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

Wooden hut to watch for footprints

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 [...].

  • January 24, 2022

A couple of trees nestled in a snow field

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 20, 2022

The Holy Spirit Dwells in the Trees

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 [...].

  • January 18, 2022

snow-covered landscape on the river surface

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 [...].

  • January 14, 2022

Calm sunset

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

  • January 13, 2022

A landscape of lapis lazuli sky and silvery snow fields

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 7, 2022

Silhouette pattern on snowy road

The trees were covered with white snow and glistening in the sunlight that peeked through the snow clouds. The silhouette pattern on the snow-covered road leading to the Hokuryu Hot Springs creates a mystical space in the landscape [...].

  • December 31, 2021

Thanks to the savior of a heavy snow day!

Friday, December 31, 2021 The snow that has been falling since early this evening is in excess of 40 cm. The current snow depth at 3:30 pm is 98 cm. Town roads are difficult to drive on. There they appear! The snowplows of Hokuryu Town. The town's snowplows are plowing the town's roads with great strength.

  • December 30, 2021

Children playing in a snow field

Thursday, December 30, 2021 Children were so excited to find small snow piles on the white snowfield. The children were not bothered by the occasional snowstorm that blew their vision completely white!  The children were not bothered by the cold [...].

  • December 27, 2021

The town is a world of white and silver

Monday, December 27, 2021, the temperature is 11 degrees below zero and snow continues to fall in Hokuryu Town, with a snowfall of over 63 cm. The town is covered in a white, silvery white world. The town's snowplows are in full operation morning and evening! Every household is busy shoveling snow! The blizzard [...].

  • December 24, 2021

Golden Light on Christmas Eve

Friday, December 24, 2021 On Christmas Eve morning, a divine and splendid light shone down. The golden light of hope, which seemed to mark the dawn of a new era, was a reminder to all those who have endured and overcome various hardships [...].

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