January 20, 2022 (Thursday) Under the clear blue winter sky, a single tree stood dignified and sparkling in the sunlight! Its mysterious appearance, reminiscent of the baobab tree, which is said to house the Holy Spirit, captivated me with its captivating scenery. […]
January 19, 2022 (Wednesday) Snow masses piled up, twisting and slithering along the pillars of the arch bridge. This is the scene at the moment when the snow masses reminded me of the "White Snake of Snow," the guardian deity of Hokuryu Bridge. ◇ noboru & […]
Tuesday, January 18, 2022: Snow covers the surface of the Uryu River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. The river's fluidity prevents it from freezing even during the sub-zero winter months, allowing it to continue flowing as if breathing. The pure white snow is like a blanket, protecting the area from the winter cold.
Friday, January 14, 2022 The setting sun paints the snowy fields orange... As if calmly watching over the safety of the day, we send our boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to the great light that quietly sinks... ◇ noboru & ikuko
January 13, 2022 (Thursday) The gradation of the lapis lazuli sky and the silvery white snow fields creates a majestic landscape that evokes the vastness of the universe. It’s almost as if you can hear the casual everyday conversations between the evenly spaced tall telephone poles and Hokuryu Bridge, making for a heartwarming […]
Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A moment of silence in the bitter cold, blending the lightly hazy indigo sky with the pure white snow like whipped cream. The soft, fluffy snow enveloping the entire town feels smooth and even warm. […]
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Yesterday, Monday, January 10, the "Donto Yaki" festival was held at Shinryu Shrine. The "Donto Yaki" festival is a solemn ritual to send off Toshigami-sama (the New Year's god of fertility), and the purifying power of the sacred fire is used to ward off misfortune.
Friday, January 7, 2022: The trees, covered in white snow, sparkle in the sunlight peeking through the snow clouds. The silhouettes carved into the snowy road leading to Hokuryu Onsen create a mystical landscape. […]
Thursday, January 6, 2022 Today marks the start of our work. Aiming for the direction we have in mind, we will take a powerful and dynamic step forward like a tiger! Let's get started with a firm resolve!!! ◇ noboru & ikuk […]
Friday, December 31, 2021: The snow that has been falling since the early hours of this evening has reached over 40 centimeters. As of 3:30 PM, the snow depth is currently at 98 centimeters. It is difficult to even move cars on the town roads. Then, Hokuryu Town's snowplows came into play. They are powerful and sturdy, and they are clearing the snow. […]
On Friday, December 31, 2021, the last day of the year, the snowy fields of Hokuryu Town were enveloped in soft, silky snow. The two trusty dragons at Hokuryu Gate, the town's gateway, and the sunflowers, the embodiment of the sun, were both in the snow.
Thursday, December 30, 2021: Children are having fun finding small mounds of snow in the expansive white snowfield. Even when there are occasional snowstorms and the view is completely white, the children are unfazed! They don't seem to mind the cold at all. […]