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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • April 12, 2021

A halo floating in the sky

Monday, April 12, 2021: I suddenly looked up and saw a ring of sunlight floating in the sky. A "sun halo," or "halo," is a solar optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight is reflected and refracted by ice crystals that make up the clouds above, creating a ring-shaped glow.

  • April 8, 2021

White Moon in the Morning

Thursday, April 8, 2021. The gray earth, sprayed with snow-melting agent, blends with the indigo-colored trees, and the white moon stands out clearly against the white-indigo sky. As time passes quietly in the early morning, a tranquil scene is painted like a painting.

  • April 7, 2021

The Smile of the Sun

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The soft orange light of the morning sun gently illuminates the earth. It feels like the sunlight gently smiling, and it's a scene that makes your heart feel lifted. I hope you have a wonderful day today too! […]

  • April 6, 2021

Prayers for the Qingming season!

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 The season of Qingming has arrived, and we are quietly waiting for the arrival of the clear, bright season. The fog is gradually clearing, and the days of sparkling spring sunshine are just around the corner. The greenery is shining, and colorful flowers are in full bloom.

  • April 5, 2021

Sunflower Village Waiting for Spring

Monday, April 5, 2021. The townscape is shrouded in mist and hazy. In the quiet flow of time, snow-melting agents are sprayed, creating a scene of sunflower village awaiting spring. ◇ noboru & ikuko

  • April 2, 2021

Spring stream after snow melts

Friday, April 2, 2021 When the soft sunlight gently envelops the earth... The sound of the spring stream flowing after the snow melts is soothing, creating a soothing atmosphere. ◇ noboru & ikuk […]

  • April 1, 2021

The arrival of spring

April 1, 2021 (Thursday) Snow-melting agents have been sprayed on fields around town, and spring work has begun. Bathed in warm sunlight, the sound of spring's melting snow can be heard. ◇ noboru & […]

  • March 31, 2021

Divine Sunlight

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 The sun on March 31, the last day of the fiscal year... The wonderful sunlight enveloped the earth with kindness and warmth, overflowing with positive energy... Enveloped in the sacred atmosphere woven by the magnificent nature [...]

  • March 25, 2021

Nordic-like landscape

Thursday, March 25, 2021 A landscape of red, yellow, and green roofs scattered among the white snow fields and gray sky... It's a moment that makes you feel like you've been transported to Scandinavia! ◇ noboru & iku […]

  • March 24, 2021

After the spring equinox

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 The spring equinox has passed, and we are now in the season when sunlight feels stronger every day. The townscape is gradually taking on a spring vibe, shining with light, and we can't wait for the bright, calm days of spring! ◇ noboru […]

  • March 22, 2021

The sacred light of the vernal equinox

Monday, March 22, 2021 March 20th is the Vernal Equinox. It's the day when the energy of the universe reaches zero. It's the moment when negative energy is purified and filled with positive energy. Mother Earth is overflowing with the divine light of love, […]

  • March 19, 2021

Snow erupts in an arc

Friday, March 19, 2021 When a snowplow heads up into the sky, blowing snow in an arc... The sunlight, emitting a soft glow and gently enveloping the viewer, creates a beautiful scene. ◇ noboru & ikuko