- December 25, 2020
Snow smoke rising
Friday, December 25, 2020 Snowplows are being used extensively around town these days. The pure white snowflakes, like a fountain, rise into the sky and mingle with the clouds. ◇ noboru & ikuko
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Treasures of Hokuryu Town
- December 24, 2020
Christmas tree in the snow
Today, December 24, 2020 (Thursday) is Christmas Eve. A Christmas tree in a snowy field decorated with pure white snow ornaments! This beautiful scenery in the midst of nature is a heartwarming moment, filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayer. […]
- December 23, 2020
People walking on snowy roads
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 People walking firmly on a snow-covered road... It's a scene that gives you a sense of the power of being surrounded by nature and training both body and mind. ◇ nobo […]
- December 22, 2020
Christmas roll cake
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 A gray sky, a white snowy field, and snow-covered houses scattered across it... The landscape is reminiscent of Europe. The snow-covered semicircular warehouse looks like a Christmas tree.
- December 21, 2020
Winter Solstice: A day to pray for good health
Today, Monday, December 21, 2020, is the winter solstice. It is said that "Ichiyo Raifu" (the return of the sun) marks the beginning of a brighter day, a renewed sense of energy, and a time of good fortune. We can nourish ourselves with pumpkin, ward off evil spirits with azuki beans, warm ourselves with yuzu baths, and pray for good health and safety. [...]
- December 16, 2020
Snowplows deployed!!!
December 16, 2020 (Wednesday) Christmas-colored snowplows are out and about in town, proving extremely useful. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to these reliable snowplows that protect the entire town from the winter heat!!! We hope you will continue to support us this year! […]
- December 11, 2020
Snow falling on trees
Friday, December 11, 2020 A soft layer of snow falls on the trees in the forest, turning them silver. A world of sparkling silver has also descended upon Sunflower Village.  ◇ noboru & ikuko
- December 10, 2020
A single tree standing resolutely
Thursday, December 10, 2020 A single tree stands resolutely in a snowy field dyed blue-white. Even as the powdery snow falls and the world around it becomes gray and hazy, the tree perseveres, imagining in its mind the great light that surely exists beyond, and continuing to believe.
- December 9, 2020
A smoldering otherworldly spot
Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Smoke was rising in the corner of the field. The smoke was rising silently and silently, as if to suppress inner emotions and smoke out burning feelings.  ◇ noboru & ikuko
- December 8, 2020
Three Christmas trees
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Three trees stand majestically in Sunflower Village. They look like three siblings, lined up side by side, like Christmas trees softly decorated with fluffy snowflakes. What kind of gifts will Santa Claus bring this year? […]
- December 7, 2020
Energetic morning glow
Monday, December 7, 2020: The season has entered a period of heavy snowfall, ushering in the full-fledged winter! The morning light pours down on the snowy ground, sparkling with light. Bathed in this divine light, today feels bright, lively, and energetic. […]
- December 4, 2020
Love Letter from the Sky
Friday, December 4, 2020 Pure white snowflakes fluttering down from the blue sky... The moment they touch your heart, they melt away and disappear, like a gentle yet fleeting love letter from the sky.♡ What kind of wonderful words will you receive today? […]