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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • August 15, 2023

With gratitude to the great rice plant with its humble attitude!

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 The scenery of rice plants brings to mind the saying, "The more ripe the rice, the more it bows its head." The more ripe the rice becomes, the more it raises its head and lowers its posture, growing with a "humble attitude." The sight of these magnificent rice plants is a source of endless admiration.

  • August 14, 2023

A lively sunflower blooming in a private garden

Monday, August 14, 2023 Sunflowers growing freely in a private garden! These cute sunflowers are bright, cheerful, and smile all around, and they warm my heart!!! Thank you! Your smile is wonderful! ◇ ikuko (ph […]

  • August 10, 2023

The Nakajima family's gallant cat, "Tsunekichi-chan"

Thursday, August 10, 2023 This dignified-looking, tabby-colored cat is a loving mother who gave birth to three kittens. Looking out the window at the colorful flower fields and the birds and insects flying about, Tsuneyoshi-chika carefully observes the ever-changing natural world. […]

  • August 9, 2023

A relaxing moment in the Nakajima family's natural garden

Wednesday, August 9, 2023: The Nakajima Family Natural Garden is filled with colorful and graceful flowers blooming one after another. These healthy and beautiful wildflowers are grown in fertile soil containing compost that is rich in microorganisms. They are vibrant, natural, and full of life.

  • August 7, 2023

Brightly shining lapis lazuli morning glories

Monday, August 7, 2023: A morning glory vine grows along the wall of the Kitajima family home, blossoming beautifully into a dazzling lapis lazuli. It's a blue morning glory named "Heavenly Blue." Its divinely beautiful blue glow […]

  • August 4, 2023

Comforting Petunias

Friday, August 4, 2023 Petunia flowers bloom one after another... They sway in the wind, creating a floral pattern in crimson purple and white that's so cute it'll make your heart flutter! ◇ ikuko (photo by [...]

  • August 2, 2023

Hydrangeas shining with a mysterious light

Wednesday, August 2, 2023: Hydrangeas shine with a mysterious purple light. Their diverse colors and shapes, and their mysterious, ever-changing appearance, captivate and captivate me. I offer my heartfelt gratitude for this blissful moment. ◇ […]

  • August 1, 2023

100-flowered sunflower "Sunfinity"

August 1, 2023 (Tuesday) Small, cute sunflowers blooming along the road! Each plant has 50 to 100 flowers, and they continue to branch and bloom for about three months, from early summer to autumn. They decorate the roadside, soothing the hearts and minds of those who see them. […]

  • July 31, 2023

Sunflowers sparkling in the morning sun

Monday, July 31, 2023: The sunflowers in the flower bed in front of the town hall are in full bloom and in full glory!!! The tall, sturdy sunflowers shine golden in the morning sun! The magnificent and graceful sunflowers […]

  • July 27, 2023

Bell of the Sun and Happiness

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the "Bell of Happiness" resonated in the Himawari Village, ringing out with the sound of happiness. It was a wonderful moment, sparkling with solar power and showering the light of happiness on the surroundings along with the sound. ◇ Ikuko (ph […]