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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • February 25, 2022

Gentle light awaits spring

Friday, February 25, 2022 February is coming to an end in three days, and March is just around the corner. A warm, spring-like light gently watches over and illuminates the snowy landscape. Ah, I can't wait for spring... The gentle embrace of everything [...]

  • February 22, 2022

Akamatsu (Japanese red pine) dressed in white snow

February 22, 2022: The sacred red pine tree, clad in a white blanket of snow, towers majestically into the winter sky! Pine needle tea, said to be a miraculous elixir of eternal youth and longevity for immortals, boosts immunity, and has powerful antioxidant properties, is a hot topic. The energy of the red pine, blessed with the bounty of nature, […]

  • February 21, 2022

The sparkle on the river surface signals the arrival of spring

February 21, 2022 (Monday) The season has entered the "Usui" season, and the ice on the river is beginning to melt. The surface of the river sparkles in the sunlight, creating a beautiful scene! The bitter cold is gradually easing, and the arrival of the snowmelt season is in sight.

  • February 18, 2022

Tracks on the slopes

On Friday, February 18, 2022, ski tracks were being carved into the slopes of Hokuryu Town Ski Resort. The deep blue sky, the pale clouds and grayish-green trees, the indigo-white snowfield, and the tracks blended beautifully together, creating a beautiful landscape that blended seamlessly into nature.

  • February 17, 2022

A snowy field that sparkles like jewels

Thursday, February 17, 2022 The fresh snow on the fields sparkles in the sunlight, like jewels scattered all over. It's truly beautiful. The clear air makes your mind instantly clear. ◇ […]

  • February 16, 2022

The sparkle of fine ice below freezing

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The frost-covered trees by the river sparkle in the morning light, fluttering away like diamond dust. It's a wonderful moment! It's a scene that makes your heart flutter. ◇ noboru & ikuko

  • February 15, 2022

A quiet winter scene of pale blue and white

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The seasons are changing from the beginning of spring to the beginning of rain. The hazy, distant mountains blend with the pure white snow, creating a winter landscape of silence and tranquility. ◇ noboru &#038 […]

  • February 14, 2022

Ice-covered trees sparkling in the morning sun

Monday, February 14, 2022 In the bitterly cold air, the silvery white frost-covered trees sparkle in the soft sunlight. Their graceful appearance is captivating, and it's a sight that will make your heart flutter. ◇ noboru &#0 […]

  • February 11, 2022

Snow smoke rising

Friday, February 11, 2022. The broad, soft morning light pours down, gently enveloping the snowy fields, while the snow smoke rises. The gray silhouette of the light makes you feel like a small dragon flying freely across the snowy fields. […]

  • February 10, 2022

Pale space before dusk

Thursday, February 10, 2022. Just before dusk, the low clouds turned a pale pink, and a space like this suddenly appeared between the gray snow clouds. It was a soft, graceful scene that seemed to draw you in. ◇ nobor […]

  • February 9, 2022

A guide to the unknown world

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 The silhouette of an arrow feather reflected on the straight white road... At that moment, it felt like a signpost to a mysterious and unknown world that was about to begin. ◇ noboru & ikuko