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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • November 16, 2023

From the first snow to a silvery white snow scene

Thursday, November 16, 2023 The first snow of the year was on Saturday, November 11. The minimum temperature on the 11th was - 1.6°C and the maximum 3.5°C. The snowfall was 0 cm. Since it was the first snowfall, I thought it would not be a root snow, but in the afternoon [...].

  • September 21, 2023

Cosmos swaying in the autumn breeze

September 21, 2023 (Thursday) Cosmos, with its lovely white and pink petals spreading out in a radiant pattern, reminds us of a harmonious and infinite universe. Its Japanese name is "autumn cherry blossom," and it is as beautiful as the pure cherry blossoms that bloom in autumn, swaying gently in the autumn breeze [...].

  • September 20, 2023

The Treasure of Hokuryu Town 2023 video

September 20, 2023 (Wednesday) Wednesday, September 20, is the first day of the equinoxes. The autumnal equinox is a day to honor our ancestors, remember the departed, and pray silently with a heart of gratitude, respect, and compassion. In these days, "Hokuryu Town" in 2023 [...].

  • September 15, 2023

The sacred yew tree that sits in the garden

Friday, September 15, 2023 The yew tree, a well-maintained, dignified garden tree with a beautiful bonsai-like appearance, sits in a town garden. The yew tree, which is also said to be a sacred tree with the power to purify and bring happiness, has an endless [...].

  • September 14, 2023

Sunflower of the Sun and Iron Pillar

Thursday, September 14, 2023 In the autumn sky high in the sky, bathed in the glistening sunlight, the sunflowers on the iron poles, happily dancing with their seven-colored lights. Grateful for today's good day, drawing wonderful dreams that lead to tomorrow [...].

  • September 11, 2023

With gratitude for Sasazushi!

Monday, September 11, 2023 On Saturday, September 9, it is the Autumn Festival of Shinryu Shrine in Hokuryu Town. This festival celebrates the bountiful harvest of the fruitful autumn and expresses gratitude to the gods of nature for their blessings. On this day every year, Hisashi and Kiyomi Kitajima, a couple of neighbors, celebrate the Sasaju [...].

  • September 8, 2023

Sunset turning the natural garden orange

Friday, September 8, 2023 The glow of the setting sun turned the natural garden orange, a gorgeous flower garden that exists in another dimension. In this mysterious moment, as if a small hole between the rain clouds leads to another world connected to the blue sky, the heart [...].

  • September 7, 2023

Morning sky with strange dark clouds

Thursday, September 7, 2023 In the autumn sky high in the sky, elongated dark clouds flowed as if drawn in a line. I pray with boundless love and gratitude for the morning light that shines brighter and more mysteriously, as if to keep a watchful eye on the movement of these strange dark clouds. [...]

  • September 6, 2023

Orange-tinted sky at sunset

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 The sunset appeared the day after the supermoon. In the orange-tinted western sky, gray rain clouds spread their wings and seemed to be waiting for us. A mysterious wind that seemed to suck me into a different space.

  • September 4, 2023

Autumn sky with light clouds high in the sky

September 4, 2023 (Monday) As the rice paddies gradually turn into autumn colors, the autumn sky is filled with light clouds high in the sky. It is a soothing scenery that seems to be absorbed into the fresh and clear blue sky. ◇ ikuko(photo by noboru)

  • September 1, 2023

Sparkle of the morning dew

Friday, September 1, 2023 Morning dew sparkling in the morning sun. I am so grateful for the moment when I was moved by the beauty of the sparkling light like a small jewel. ◇ ikuko (photo by nobor [...])

  • August 31, 2023

Cosmos at the end of August

August 31, 2023 (Thursday) Pretty cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze in gardens and rice paddies here and there in town. The cosmos, which are like cherry blossoms in autumn, remind me of the purity and gentleness of a maiden. ◇ ikuko (p [...])

  • August 28, 2023

The moon in the night sky after the rain

Sunday, August 27, 2023 The sudden arrival of thunderstorms and rain brought a cool autumn breeze, taking away the heat in an instant. In the night sky after the rain, the full moon of August 31st (Thursday) was on its way to the top [...].

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