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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • April 23, 2020

Prayer of thanksgiving to the God of holy water

Thursday, April 23, 2020 The surface of the water at the Etai-betsu Dam, which had been covered with snow, is beginning to thaw. This is the scene of a prayer of thanksgiving to the God of water, who moistens the fields of the town and gives us the holy water of life. ◇ noboru &#038 [...].

  • April 20, 2020

The season full of life has arrived!

Monday, April 20, 2020 Spring work has begun in the town's fields and rice paddies. The fields are prepared and ready to grow crops. It is the season of life and energy in the fields and rice paddies!  ◇ noboru & [...].

  • April 17, 2020

Prayer on a Spring Day

April 17, 2020 (Friday) A nationwide "state of emergency" has been declared and all efforts are being made to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection. We hope for an early end to the disease and continue to pray for the bright and shining time of spring with a quiet and patient heart. [...].

  • April 16, 2020

A village of sunflowers waiting for spring

April 16, 2020 (Thursday) A green carpet of green manure or wheat spreads across the sunflower fields. The blue mountains, speckled with the white of lingering snow, seem to be quietly watching over the coming of spring. The blue mountains, speckled with the white of lingering snow, seem to be quietly watching over the coming of spring.

  • April 15, 2020

Cherry buds waiting for spring

April 15, 2020 (Wednesday) The buds of the cherry trees in Kinpira Park are slightly swollen and sparkling in the spring sun. It's almost as if we can hear the cherry blossoms whispering, "I wonder if it's almost here yet..." as they wait for spring [...].

  • April 13, 2020

Crocus Prayer

Monday, April 13, 2020 Crocus buds stand quietly on a frosty roadside, as if waiting for the spring sun. The language of crocus flowers is "the joy of youth" and "I am waiting for you. The warm hope of spring [...].

  • April 10, 2020

Make a wish on the rising morning sun!

Friday, April 10, 2020 No matter how much the world around us changes, the sun always rises and shines warmly, watching over everything. I pray with boundless love, gratitude, and thanksgiving to the great sunlight that pours down energy and vitality for life [...].

  • April 9, 2020

once again showing snowy scenery

Thursday, April 9, 2020 The lowest temperature was 1 degree Celsius, and there was a sprinkling of snow in the morning. The ground is covered with a light dusting of snow. Even the butterbur sprouts are shivering coldly under a blanket of cold snow. Be careful of the temperature change [...].

  • April 3, 2020

Swan flapping wings

Friday, April 3, 2020 In a muddy rice field, the wings of a swan, spread wide open, shone beautifully in the sun. It was a moment when I realized that even in a muddy environment, there is beauty that shines brightly in the sunlight [...].

  • April 2, 2020

The budding of spring

April 2, 2020 (Thursday) The weather is unstable at this time of year as we enter the last days of spring and the seasons are changing. The small, cute butterbur sprouts are sprouting on the bank. I feel boundless love and emotion for this precious life that reminds me of the coming of spring [...].

  • March 31, 2020

Swans picking up fallen ears

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Swans are gathering the fallen ears of rice in the muddy rice paddies with their heads down and beaks in the air. They are picking up the fallen ears of rice with their heads down and beaks in the muddy rice paddies. [...].

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