March 30, 2020 (Monday) The sky is cloudless and tinged with heavenly colors. The air is clear and the mountains in the distance look as if they are right there, as seen from the roadway in the city center. ◇ noboru [...].
March 27, 2020 (Friday) The rich nature remains as quiet as ever, and the time passes peacefully. With one heart, we pray for the peace of the world. Noboru & [...] ◇ Noboru & [...] ◇ Noboru & [...] ◇ Noboru & [...
Thursday, March 26, 2020 The season has arrived for the swans and geese to fly in. The V-shaped formation flight of migratory birds riding the air currents is a beautiful scene of flying over the sky. Noboru & ikuko
March 25, 2020 (Wednesday) The warm sun is shining and the snow in Himawari no Sato is gradually melting. In the earth, precious life is beginning to bud. We are infinitely grateful for this day [...].
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town, snow melting is underway with the application of snow-melting chemicals. This is a unique view of the melting snow that forms a Hokkaido-like shape at this moment. ◇ noboru & ikuko
March 23, 2020 (Monday) The season has passed the "vernal equinox" and the days are getting longer and longer. The warm rays of the sun are shining through the sky and the earth in orange tones, as if to watch over everything today. The warm sun is shining as if to watch over everything today, tinting the sky and the earth orange.
March 19, 2020 (Thursday) In these days of azure skies, soft white clouds float in the sky and a cool wind blows around us. I surrender myself to the gentle flow of time played by the majestic nature, and give my great love, gratitude, and prayers to the quiet and pure days [...].
March 18, 2020 (Wednesday) Under a cold spring breeze and clear blue skies, snow was removed from the greenhouses, pipes were erected, and plastic was put up. The spring work of the farmers, who nurture precious life, has started smoothly again this year. The spring work of the farmers, who nurture precious life, has started smoothly this year.
March 17, 2020 (Tuesday) The murmuring of a river of melting snow. The scenery is soothing, as if we can hear the footsteps of spring. noboru & ikuko
Monday, March 16, 2020 Spring work has started all over town. Snow-melting chemicals are being sprayed, snow is being removed from greenhouses, greenhouses are being erected, and so on. The artwork being drawn on the pure white snowfield is a black pattern of snow-melting agent, a brown pattern of soil conditioner [...].
March 13, 2020 (Fri.) Masks with the Hokuryu Town logo "gingham check pattern (designed by Makoto Umehara)" were handmade by Ms. Keiko Ozaki (Hokuryu Town Council member), director of the "NPO Akarui Nouhou". Ms. Ozaki, who is a member of the Hokuryu Town Council, handmade masks with the "gingham check" design of the Hokuryu Town logo.
Friday, March 13, 2020 Vermilion and light indigo roofs float on a field of pure white snow, adding color to the landscape and making it look like Northern Europe. The sunlight shone through the clouds, creating a momentary glimmering scene.  ◇ n [...].
Thursday, March 12, 2020 Shoveling snow in the alleyway under the shining sun. Mocha is running around energetically. May today be another day as bright and cheerful as the sparkling sun!  ◇ [...].
Monday, March 9, 2020 Even though we are surrounded by fog and cannot see the future, I am sure that one day the fog will disappear and the time will come when the sun will shine brightly.
Friday, March 6, 2020 No matter how dark the clouds may be, the sun rises every day, shining warmly as if to watch over the earth. The human immune system is capable of resisting the raging coronavirus! It is "fear [...]" that lowers immunity.
March 5, 2020 (Thursday) With a sky tinted with the color of the sky behind it, Mt. The dry road stretches on endlessly, and the scenery of these days is like a sign of spring.  ◇ [...].
March 2, 2020 (Monday) Ground fog generated by radiative cooling of the ground. The warmth of the earth, and the heartbeat of new life that is beginning to come to life, can be felt in this landscape these days. The warmth of the earth and the new heartbeat of life that is beginning to come to life.
Friday, February 28, 2020 - Slowly and peacefully, the days are passing by.... May today be another day of smiles and peace of mind! noboru & ikuko
Thursday, February 27, 2020 Morning mist and golden morning light. Is this heaven?" and the moment scenery of a dream-like majestic landscape led me to this place. The morning mist and the golden morning light... "Is this heaven?" and the moment of being led into the majestic landscape as if in a dream.
Wednesday, March 26, 2020 On a cold morning when the temperature was minus 14 degrees Celsius (-14 degrees Fahrenheit), the ice crystals on the windows sparkled beautifully, as if they were dancing happily. The wind was blowing as I was mesmerized by the art of ice woven by nature.
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