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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • February 22, 2022

Akamatsu dressed in white snow coat

February 22, 2022 A sacred red pine tree, dressed in a white snow robe, towers majestically in the winter sky! The talk of the town is pine needle tea, which is regarded as the elixir of immortality by hermits and is said to be highly effective in boosting the immune system and acting as an anti-oxidant. The vigor of the red pine tree, rich in the blessings of nature [...].

  • February 18, 2022

Spool pattern on the slope

February 18, 2022 (Friday) A spur pattern was drawn on the slopes of the Hokuryu Ski Resort. The azure sky, light cloud-gray trees, indigo white snowfield, and the spur pattern blend together beautifully and blend into nature in this beautiful scenery [...].

  • February 17, 2022

Snowfields with the sparkle of jewels

The fresh snow piled up on top of the fields is so beautiful, shining in the sunlight, as if it were covered with jewels. The clear air makes the heart of the people become clear and transparent. The scenery is so beautiful that it seems to be covered with jewels.

  • February 15, 2022

Silent winter scenery of pale blue and white

February 15, 2022 (Tuesday) The season is changing from "Risshun" to "Rainy Water. The distant mountains in the hazy distance are mixed with the pure white snowfield, and the scene and silence are spreading in the winter landscape. ◇ noboru &#038 [...].

  • February 14, 2022

Sparkling ice trees in the morning sun

Monday, February 14, 2022 In the frigid air of the frigid cold, the silvery white of the ice trees glistens in the soft sunlight. The graceful appearance of the trees is a scenery that fascinates and makes your heart tremble. Noboru &#0 [...] ◇ Noboru &#0 [...] ◇ Noboru &#0 [...

  • February 11, 2022

Soaring snow plumes

Friday, February 11, 2022 A cloud of snow flurries up as the large, soft morning light gently envelops the snowfield. This is the scene of the moment when the gray silhouette of Jakko felt like a small dragon flying freely across the snowfield. [...].

  • February 10, 2022

Pale space before dusk

Thursday, February 10, 2022, just before dusk, the low clouds were tinged with a pale pink, and a different space emerged between the gray snow clouds. It is a pale and graceful scenery that seems to suck in your heart softly. nobor [...].

  • February 9, 2022

Signposts to the Unknown World

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

  • February 7, 2022

Scandinavian-like landscape

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

Ebomaki is gobbled up facing north-northwest!

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 [...].

  • February 3, 2022

Setsubun day surrounded by soft light

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 [...].

  • February 2, 2022

Graceful Mt.

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

Calm landscape in blue and white

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 [...].

  • January 28, 2022

Etai-betsu Dam covered with snow

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 [...].

  • 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 [...].

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