Thursday, September 9, 2021 The silvery white swaying ears of Japanese pampas grass and golden ears of rice blend together, resonating with each other and creating a beautiful melody. ◇ noboru & ikuko
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 On Tuesday, September 7, the sake rice harvest began in the Furusaku area! This year, the harvest took place about a week earlier than last year. At the Furusaku Rice Center, two farmers, Yasunori Watanabe and Mamoru Hoshiba, […]
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Before the harvest, the rice ears turn golden yellow. The rice fields exude an overflowing life energy, dazzling everything around them. ◇ noboru & ik […]
Monday, September 6, 2021: Rice harvesting has begun under a clear blue sky! We carefully and meticulously operate the combine harvester to harvest the rice. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for the great spirit of rice that dwells within this precious life... ◇ n […]
Friday, September 3, 2021 The heads of silver grass sway in the wind, and the clear blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the pond, creating a picturesque landscape. ◇ noboru & ikuko
Thursday, September 2, 2021 After plowing, green manure oats (or wheat) were spread, creating a patchy green pattern in the sunflower field. The yellow dandelions blooming along the side of the field added a lovely touch of color. ◇ noboru � […]
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 The rice is ripening, its ears drooping heavily and swaying in the wind. In some areas, the harvest has already begun. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for this year's bountiful autumn bounty!!! ◇ nob […]
Tuesday, August 31, 2021: Pale pink, lily-like flowers bloom like a lovely bouquet. The tips of the petals are slightly tinted with pale purple, creating a beautiful gradation that blends with the pink. The pure, gentle glow will warm your heart. […]
On Monday, August 30, 2021, magnificent hibiscus flowers bloomed in the garden of a farmhouse in Hokuryu Town. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, including old-fashioned, coral, and Hawaiian varieties! Their graceful and elegant appearance captivated me, and my heart skipped a beat. […]
Friday, August 27, 2021: Farmers enter the fields, where rice is ripe and full of ripe ears, carefully weeding by hand! We pray for a bountiful harvest of the golden ears of rice that are lovingly and carefully cultivated. ◇ n […]
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Golden, bowed, plump rice ears... With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for these magnificent rice ears that contain the sacred power of life... ◇ noboru & iku […]
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 It's the season when dragonflies fly around and pampas grass sways. The fields around town are turning color, creating a landscape of autumn colors. This is the time of year when people pray for a bountiful harvest. ◇ noboru & […]