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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • July 5, 2023

Exciting and heart-pounding snapdragons

Friday, July 6, 2023: The appearance of the snapdragon flower looks like a group of yellow goldfish gathered together and chatting away happily. The cute snapdragon flower, swimming smoothly among the yellow-green leaves, makes my heart sparkle with joy. […]

  • July 4, 2023

Rice field scenery full of vitality

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Under the clear blue sky of early summer, the rice fields are becoming greener with each passing day. The rice seedlings are beginning to tiller and are growing vigorously. The rice fields are bursting with vitality and energy, creating a landscape of […]

  • June 30, 2023

Saku-chan the cat relaxing in front of the entrance

Friday, June 30, 2023: Saku-chan, the Kitajima family's cat, is relaxing on the concrete in front of the entrance. He's a 5-year-old male cat who's a master at catching mice! His younger brother is Ume-chan. He joined the Kitajima family in the spring when the plum blossoms bloomed. […]

  • June 29, 2023

A symbol of love and beauty: the magnificent rose

On a walk in the early morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023, I came across some beautiful roses. I was enchanted by the mystical roses, shining in cream, golden yellow, and crimson, radiating the light of love and beauty! ◇ ikuko (photo […]

  • June 28, 2023

Colorful flowers blooming in the flowerbeds at Shinryu Elementary School

Wednesday, June 28, 2023: The flowers in the flowerbeds at Shinryu Elementary School are blooming in a variety of colors, including red, pink, yellow, white, and purple. The scenery, resonating with the joyful singing of the lovely flowers, brightens our hearts and makes us feel happy and cheerful. With gratitude, […]

  • June 27, 2023

Energizing morning radio exercises

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the morning radio exercises session was lively, with an increasing number of children participating, including the principal and vice principal of Shinryu Elementary School! Taking in the refreshing morning air, the children engaged in radio exercises, a source of energy and power that moves the whole body.

  • June 22, 2023

The view from the hill

Thursday, June 22, 2023: It's been a while since I last visited Tenbo-no-Oka. The rice fields were dyed green, and the town looked like a carpet of green. A cool breeze blew through, and I took a deep breath. It was refreshing and soothing. […]

  • June 20, 2023

Budding Sunflower Village

Tuesday, June 20, 2023: The sunflower village is a faint shade of green, and the sunflowers have sprouted and are growing rapidly. Bathed in sunlight, the tiny leaves are lined up side by side, and they are growing vigorously!!! The tiny sunflowers […]

  • June 16, 2023

The crimson poppy flowers brighten my heart

Friday, June 16, 2023: The bright crimson-red flower "Rishiri Poppy" blooms in the fields. Also known as "Poppy" or "Shirley Poppy," the Rishiri Poppy is a delicate flower that can withstand the cold. Its petals have a texture reminiscent of Japanese paper […]