Wednesday, December 14, 2022. The Asahidake mountain range stands out in a silvery white robe against the pale blue sky east of Hokuryu Town. The beautiful scenery, with its hazy silhouette obscured by thin, veil-like clouds, is soothing and comforting. […]
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 It’s the season when the bright sun shines brightly under a clear winter sky, enveloping the entire town in warmth. Taking a deep breath, the crisp, clear air fills your lungs, bringing with it a sense of exhilaration and happiness.
Monday, December 12, 2022: The shrine forest of Shinryu Shrine is enveloped in snow. A solemn atmosphere and quiet time flowed by, and the whiteness of the snow seemed to purify the soul. We offered our love, gratitude, and prayers to the winter Shinryu Shrine, where the guardian deity resides. ◇ n […]
Friday, December 9, 2022 A withered sunflower, seemingly on the verge of collapse, stands dignified on the snow, wearing a snow cap. This winter scene evokes a sense of melancholy, yet also a sense of true strength, making it a truly endearing sight. ◇ nob […]
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, the townscape was quickly covered in deep snow. The town's snowplows, as well as snowplows owned by individual households, all worked together to face the snow during the winter. The snow was beautifully cleared to ensure safe and easy daily activities. […]
Wednesday, December 7, 2022: Pure white snow fields covering the entire town, white clouds floating in azure skies, and golden sunlight illuminating everything. In the sub-zero air, the magnificent sunlight melts our frozen hearts and envelops us in warmth.
Friday, December 2, 2022: Our trusty snowplows are back in action again this year! With their red and green Christmas-colored bodies, these winter heroes, the snowplows, run around town protecting the town's people from heavy snowfall. We offer our endless love, gratitude, and prayers to them. […]
December 1, 2022 (Thursday) We are now in December, with only one month left of the year. Last night's snowfall has blanketed the town in a blanket of pure white. Will it become a permanent snow cover? Winter is finally upon us. No matter how harsh the winter, we can always […]
Friday, November 25, 2022. All over town, people are preparing trees for winter with "yukigaoi" (snow protection) and "fuyugaoi" (winter protection). We express our boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to the yukigaoi (snow protection) that protects the lives of precious trees from the heavy snow and cold of winter. ◇ nob […]
Thursday, November 24, 2022. The first snow still remains, creating a white veil over the hill. The distant mountains are faintly hazy, revealing the town's fields and fields. Mount Edai is turning whiter with each passing day. […]
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, "Dorokame-san & Yew Tree" was enshrined in the "Yew Forest," a forest handcrafted by the residents of Hokuryu Town. The monument to Dorokame-san, also known as Nobukiyo Takahashi, is inscribed with the words, "There is beauty, there is love, there are dreams here," and resonates throughout the area. [...]
Monday, November 21, 2022: The sunflower village is covered with carpets of green manure grass. The waterwheel and winter enclosures are ready, and with the cold wind blowing through, the landscape is filled with the silence of waiting for winter! ◇ noboru & […]