Tuesday, February 8, 2022: Hokuryu Town Ski Resort (available only to town residents) reopened on January 27th! The resort is beautifully maintained with snow groomers and has a new rope lift, creating a landscape that makes you imagine children enjoying skiing. […]
February 7, 2022 (Monday) The trees at the foot of the mountain stand majestically clad in white. The Nordic-like landscape makes you feel as if you have traveled beyond time and space to another dimension. ◇ noboru & […]
Friday, February 4, 2022. This year's Ehomaki is a set of four types from the restaurant "Kazaguruma" at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen. It includes four half-sized rolls: "Ehomaki," "Shrimp Cutlet Roll," "Beef Kalbi Roll," and "Seafood Roll." The "Eho" is a direction that is chosen by the God of Fortune, who is said to have been born in the year.
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Today is Setsubun! A soft, gentle light envelops the snow clouds. The voices of "Oni wa soto" ("Demons out") echo, and the electric poles towering over the snowy fields seem to quickly disappear into thin air. ◇ nobo […]
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The moment when the graceful figure of Mt. Edaibetsu emerged majestically against the winter sky... It was a refreshing sight that really lifted my spirits. ◇ noboru & ikuko
February 1, 2022 (Tuesday) As we enter February, we are in the final days of the Great Cold. With the beginning of spring just around the corner, the cold weather continues. The highest temperature was -7°C, and the lowest was -13°C. In the numbing cold, a pale blue and white watercolor painting […]
Friday, January 28, 2022. The pure white meltwater that covers everything flows into the dam in early spring, becoming a precious water source that irrigates the town's fields. It's a scene that evokes the great cycle of life in the grand workings of nature. ◇ nob […]
Thursday, January 27, 2022. The sunlight shone on two icicles stretching out from under the eaves, making them sparkle. This is the moment when light was lit in the crystal-clear, cold world of ice, and my heart felt bright and radiant. Today was another wonderful day of sparkling light. […]
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Under a clear blue winter sky, footprints trail across a field of fresh snow. It's a scene that almost makes you hear the voice of a man standing guard in a wooden hut, asking, "Where are you going?" ◇ noboru […]
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Let's go towards the dazzling sun! We'll look straight at the bright light and head straight into the unknown world! We'll take a step forward, dreaming of a wonderful new world unfolding before us!!! ◇ noboru […]
Monday, January 24, 2022. In a landscape where a clear, cloudless sky blends with silky-smooth, pure white snow, two trees, covered in snow, stand tall and dignified. They look like a loving, supportive couple, walking through life together. […]
Friday, January 21, 2022: It's been a while since we've had such clear skies. The sun is shining brightly, almost melting the snow on the mountains. Don't miss this precious, refreshing day, take a deep breath and feel the breeze of nature. [...]