Wednesday, October 22, 2025: The shrine forest has begun to change color, gently nestling against the large torii gate. It’s the season when the fresh green leaves blush shyly, and the leaves take on warm crimson and soft yellow hues. […]
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 As the north wind gently heralds the arrival of winter, gardens across town begin to painstakingly prepare their trees for winter. So that they won't break under the heavy snow of the coming winter, so that they won't shiver in the freezing air, one by one...
Monday, October 20, 2025 Before the footsteps of winter approach, a light-filled parfait featuring red-fleshed melons plays. The lavishly sliced orange flesh resembles a jewel that captures the sun's bounty. The lustrous drops, with their mellow fragrance and melting taste, […]
Friday, October 17, 2025 Autumn quietly deepens, and the gentle lights of Halloween begin to illuminate our hearts in mid-October. A lovely gift, crafted by farmer Hiroko Kawada with her magical hands, arrived. […]
On a Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, as the autumn air slowly deepened, I enjoyed a bite of red-fleshed melon from Yasunori Watanabe Farm in Hokuryu Town. The rich aroma spread softly, and the melting flesh gently touched my tongue. […]
Thursday, October 2, 2025 I found the "Yellow Post of Happiness" while walking around town! Sitting on the doorstep, this shining lemon yellow Post is a small friend who watches over the stairs every day. "I'm waiting for your letter..."
Monday, September 29, 2025. Bathed in the autumn sunshine, the silvery white Japanese pampas grass glitters. Swaying in the gentle breeze, it dances gently, caressing the earth. Enveloped in the cool, clear autumn breeze, its gentle swaying touches the heart, […]
Friday, September 26, 2025 The gentle drizzle of autumn rain gently envelops the earth and moistens the plants. The faint sound of raindrops hitting the leaves is like a lullaby that touches the soul. The cool air caresses our cheeks, bringing with it a pure tranquility.
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Our neighbor, the Nakajima Family, has a natural garden where a wide variety of vegetables and flowers are lovingly cultivated. A faint pink glow peeks out from the soil. This is the Nakajima Family’s […]
Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Illuminated by the autumn sun, crimson-purple flowers quietly bloom in a neighboring garden. The petals of the meadow saffron, bathed in a translucent, pale light, resonate with the clear blue sky, creating a quiet melody. […]
Monday, September 22, 2025 Cosmos flowers sway gracefully in the autumn breeze. Their appearance is pure and mystical, as if reflecting the music of the universe that stretches across the sky. Each petal clings to each other, creating a harmonious sound. […]