Friday, June 5, 2020 The sunflower field is now green with green manure oats (OR barley) and the careful maintenance work, such as mowing the banks, continues. The scenery is filled with deep love and thoughts for sunflowers in the soil preparation of the Sunflower Village [...].
Thursday, June 4, 2020 The green lines sprouting on the ridges of the field are a powerful scene of budding life and the great power of the earth. Noboru & ikuko
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The sky reflected in the rice paddies after the rice planting was completed. The straight lines of the seedlings create a beautiful green pattern, creating a picturesque rural landscape. The sky reflected in the rice paddies after the rice planting was completed.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 In June, lupine flowers are adding color here and there in the garden. Lupinus puts many cute little butterfly-like flowers on its flower spikes. The language of flowers is "Always happy" and "You are my comfort. I [...].
Monday, June 1, 2020 The August issue of "Rainbow," an information magazine published by ENEOS Globe Energy Corporation (headquartered in Tokyo), introduced the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village. The photo of the Sunflower Village is from the Hokuryu Town portal [...].
Friday, May 29, 2020 Udo, a spring wild vegetable that grows wild in Hokuryu Town! Boiled, served with vinegared miso, kinpira, tempura, etc., we can taste all the bounty of the spring wild, with infinite gratitude for the fragrant udo of spring. [...].
May 29, 2020 (Fri.) The Open University of Japan Shizuoka Study Center has used an image from the Hokuryu-cho Portal on the flyer of their "Online University Information Session". Thank you very much for the credit (copyright information) [...].
Thursday, May 28, 2020 When the dandelions by the rice paddies finish blooming, they turn into pure white fluff and fly away on the wind. The name "dandelion" is a Greek word meaning "to heal pain." [...]
May 27, 2020 (Wed.) The rice paddies are now in the final stages of planting, and the green striped pattern is being painted on the surface. The wind blowing across the surface of the water is cool as the green trees watch over the paddies. The wind blowing across the water is cool and refreshing.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Dandelion flowers, dyeing the earth yellow here and there. Just by seeing or being near these yellow flowers, one's heart naturally becomes brighter and lighter! They are cute and bring happiness [...].
Monday, May 25, 2020 A crowd of muscari flowers spread out in deep navy blue indigo. Shaped like clusters of grapes, the small round flowers are all clinging together, and whispers of smiles seem to be heard on the wind. [...].
Friday, May 22, 2020, the land was prepared by plowing at the Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town. With all our hearts and souls, we express our unlimited love, gratitude, and prayers to Mother Earth, which has been carefully maintained, powered up, and revitalized with life [...].
May 21, 2020 (Thursday) The setting sun, turning the sky orange, is reflected in the rice paddies spreading out like a mirror, creating a fantastic landscape. Noboru & ikuko
May 20, 2020 (Wednesday) A view of water-filled rice paddies from the hill with a view. The wind is blowing gently as the rice planting season approaches, creating a tranquil scene. Noboru & ikuko
May 19, 2020 (Tuesday) A carpet of pink "shiba-zakura," or lawn cherry blossoms, in full bloom. These exciting pink blossoms make people smile and brighten up their hearts! Thank you for your wonderful power of energy! Thank you for your wonderful power of energy!
May 18, 2020 (Monday) Rice planting begins at various farmhouses in town! It is the day for the seedlings, which have grown vigorously in the greenhouses, to start their journey to the next stage of development! We are eagerly hoping for the healthy growth of delicious rice. The day of the departure of the rice seedlings from the greenhouses!
Friday, May 15, 2020 A daffodil blooms between rice paddies. The daffodil is a flower that is often compared to a hermit blooming by the waterside. It is a pretty and beautiful sight, standing quietly and neatly as if peering into the rice paddies [...].
May 14, 2020 (Thursday) The rice fields are filled with water and the waves on the surface of the water sway in the breeze. It is a peaceful scene with a sense of quietness before rice planting. noboru & ikuko
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Blue sky, white clouds, and green young leaves. With infinite gratitude for these soothing moments that make you want to take a deep, slow breath. noboru & ikuko
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 It is a pleasant season with the green of young leaves shining brightly in the sunlight and a refreshing breeze blowing through the air. Noboru & ikuko
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