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 [...].
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 [...].
January 6, 2022 (Thursday) Today is the first day of the Imperial New Year. Aiming in the direction I have pictured in my mind, like a tiger, I will step forward powerfully and dynamically! We will start with a crisp and tight mind! noboru & ikuk [...].
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.
Friday, December 31, 2021 The snowfields of Hokuryu Town are covered in soft, silky snow as the last day of the year approaches. Present at the Hokuryu Gate, which seems to carry the town's entrance, are two reliable dragons, and Mr. Mukohi, who seems to be the incarnation of the sun, the northern [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
December 17, 2021 (Friday) Just as the snow clouds were about to envelop the town, orange light gently poured down. It is the scenery of the moment when the heart softly softens and warms! Noboru � [...].
December 16, 2021 (Thursday) The Hokuryu ski resort is covered with snow, and the snowfield around the ski resort is covered with white snow. The opening of the ski resort is just around the corner. I hope this will be a Christmas present for the children who are waiting for the opening of the ski resort [...].
Wednesday, December 15, 1021, golden light shining dazzlingly, illuminating the earth. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for this divine morning sun that makes our hearts tremble with emotion. May it be a day full of happy power! [...].
Tuesday, December 14, 2021, when the morning sky turns orange and a low lying morning mist covers the land like a crawl. The frozen snow glistens in the morning sun, and the scenery is like a fantastic painting. ◇ noboru  [...].
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