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 & [...].
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Tsukushinbo, a spring herald growing along roadsides. Tsukushinbo, a spore stem that grows to become horsetail. Every year, I am amazed by its strong life force. Noboru & [...]  ◇ noboru & [...]  ◇ noboru & [...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 The murmuring of a stream, flowing silently by the riverside as if to herald the coming of spring, as the snow melts. The pussy willow trees are shining their silvery fluff in the warm spring sun. ◇ [...].
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 (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 (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 (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 [...].
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The snow-capped peaks of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, floating in pure white against a sky of a heavenly color that is so clear it seems to suck you in, are softly draped in cottony clouds. Noboru & ikuko
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 [...].
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 [...].
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 8, 2020 (Wednesday) Butterbur sprouting on the rough, thawing ground. Everyday we pray for the rising morning sun, wishing for a ray of hope. Noboru & ikuko
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 (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 [...].
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 April begins today. In the distance, the Daisetsuzan mountain range emerges, majestic and shining in silvery white. May this new year be full of energy, cheerfulness, and smiles.  ◇ noboru [...].
March 31, 2020 (Tuesday): Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village was introduced as a tourist content for foreigners visiting Japan on "Good Day Hokkaido", an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Tourism Promotion Organization. English, simplified (Chinese), traditional [...].
March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) We are pleased to announce that the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village is featured on the cover of "NOW Hokkaido," a new ANA Dynamic Pricing type travel product pamphlet that goes on sale today. There [...]...
March 31, 2020 (Tue) Furano, Biei, Asahikawa" corner of "Ciao Hokkaido," a pamphlet of travel products planned and produced by HIS Kansai Division, introduces the Kitaryu-cho Sunflower Village [...]...
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. [...].
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 [...].
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