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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • February 7, 2020

Footprints on the snow

Friday, February 7, 2020: A trail of footprints in a white field of snow. Where did they go, wandering left and right, searching and searching, with no footprints to return to? It is the scenery of a winter day that draws a unique pattern on the snow field.  ◇ [...].

  • February 6, 2020

Blue and white winter scenery

February 6, 2020 (Thursday) A winter day with a cloudless azure sky. The white Etai-dake mountain rises majestically and the flat ridge line floats clearly in the sky, creating a graceful silvery-white world. Noboru &#038 [...].

  • February 5, 2020

The seven-colored glow

The seven-colored glow gently appeared between the gray snow clouds....... With love and gratitude for the morning glow that softly envelops our hearts while creating shadows of light.  ◇ noboru &#038 [...].

  • February 4, 2020

The holy light of Risshun

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Risshun, the first day of spring. Although it is the first day of spring, the cold of winter will be at its peak in the coming days. In the cold air, we feel a hint of spring in the occasional rays of the sun, and we give thanks and prayers for the moments when our hearts are softened by the [...].

  • February 3, 2020

Wishing you a Happy Setsubun

Monday, February 3, 2020 Monday, February 3, 2020 is Setsubun, the turning point of the season. We pray for good health and good fortune for the year ahead by driving away evil spirits and bringing in good luck. May this year be full of smiles, good health, and fun.  ◇ [...].

  • January 31, 2020

Solemn morning light

Friday, January 31, 2020 Divine morning light like a sun pillar. With infinite love, gratitude, and prayers for the majestic glow as if the God of Winter descended, and for having met this wonderful moment. ◇ nobo [...].

  • January 28, 2020

Solemn morning light

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 The morning sun shines with mysterious light at the moment the winter morning mist flows into the earth after sunrise. With boundless gratitude and prayers for the magnificent energy of light that envelops Mother Earth.  ◇ nob [...].

  • January 27, 2020

Etai-betsu Dam covered with snow

January 27, 2020 (Monday) Covered in silvery white snow, the Etai-betsu Dam stands in silence. With infinite gratitude and prayers to the god of water that moistens the fields of Hokuryu Town and pours in the pure water of life. Noboru &#03 [...] ◇ noboru &#03 [...

  • January 24, 2020

A moment of brilliance

Friday, January 24, 2020 The view of a gray winter sky, dimly lit with pale light, painted like an ink painting. The light shone on the roof of a small hut and sparkled, and it was a wonderful moment of scenery. ◇ noboru [...].

  • January 23, 2020

Graceful Mt.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 The road leading to the Huetaibetsu Dam, the ridgeline of Mt. Huetai rises clearly, a magnificent landscape spreading out with ease. Noboru & ikuko

  • January 20, 2020

Midwinter Sun

Friday, January 17, 2020 The sun is shining in the midwinter sky. Soaking up the sun's energy, I take a deep, deep breath! Have a good day, too! noboru & ikuko

  • January 17, 2020

warm and soft light

The warm, soft, morning light that envelops the town. We are infinitely grateful for the morning sunlight that makes our hearts soft and gentle. noboru & ikuko

  • January 15, 2020

Hard-working fathers and mothers plowing snow!

Every day, snow-covered areas of Hokuryu Town are being cleared from in front of the entrances of households. The secret to the vitality of those who do this physically hard work every winter is right here! To the fathers and mothers who work hard for their families [...].

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