- 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 [...])
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Treasures of Hokuryu Town
- 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 [...].
- August 23, 2023
The 37th Sunflower Festival is over, thanks for lots of excitement!
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 The 37th Sunflower Festival ended on Sunday, August 20. This year, the sunflowers were in full bloom early! Two million sunflowers bloomed beautifully in the sunshine, and Happy [...].
- August 22, 2023
Pink bouquet-like flowers "natsusui daffodils" soothe the soul.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 A member of the higanbana family, the lovely pink flower "natsuuzuisen". It is a wonderful flower like a pale pink bouquet in the summer garden, a moment that softly soothes the heart. ◇ ikuko (photo by n [...])
- August 21, 2023
Ears of rice overflowing with life energy
The ears of rice in the rice paddies are changing from green to yellow-green as they move toward the ripening stage. They are growing strongly and rapidly in the face of nature's capricious changes, such as the heat of the sun and the violent wind and rain [...].
- August 16, 2023
Titan Vicus, a large flower reminiscent of the midsummer sun
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Large flowers bloom brightly and dynamically in white, pink, and red! Like the midsummer sun, the overwhelming presence of these wonderful flowers, bursting with vigorous power, is a moment that thrills the heart with excitement! ◇ ◇ iku [...].
- August 15, 2023
With gratitude for the great ears of rice in humble positions!
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 The scenery of ears of rice echoes the phrase, "The more they bear, the more the ears of rice hang down their heads. The more the rice grows, the more the great ears of rice grow with their heads bowed and their posture lowered in "humility," and the more they bear fruit, the more the endless [...]...
- August 14, 2023
Cheerful sunflowers blooming in a private home's field
Monday, August 14, 2023 Sunflowers grow freely and uninhibitedly in the field of a private home! Bright, cheerful, smiling, cute sunflowers, heartwarming! Thank you! Your smile is wonderful! ikuko (ph [...])
- August 10, 2023
The Nakajima family's dignified beloved cat, Tsunekichi
Thursday, August 10, 2023 This dignified-looking kijiji-tiger patterned kitty is a loving mother cat who has given birth to three kittens. Staring out the window at a colorful flower garden, Jokichi carefully observes the changing natural world, with birds and insects flying [...].
- August 9, 2023
A moment of relaxation in the Nakajima family's natural garden
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 The Nakajima Family Natural Garden is filled with colorful and graceful flowers blooming one after another. These healthy and beautiful wild flowers are grown in fertile soil containing compost with active microorganisms. The neat and strong natu [...] full of vitality.
- August 7, 2023
Brightly shining lapis lazuli morning glories
Monday, August 7, 2023 A morning glory, whose tendrils grow fast along the wall of the Kitajima house, blooms magnificently and shines in lapis lazuli color. It is a blue morning glory named "Heavenly Blue" (heavenly blue). The divine and beautiful blue glow of [...].
- August 4, 2023
Petunia for peace of mind
Friday, August 4, 2023 Petunia flowers bloomed one after another. The reddish-purple and white color pattern of the petunia flowers, swaying in the wind, is so cute that it makes one's heart flutter! ◇ ikuko（photo by [...].
- August 2, 2023
Hydrangea shining with mysterious light
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 The hydrangea shines with a mysterious purple light. I am so grateful for the blissful time when I was fascinated by the mysterious shape of the flower, which changes its color and shape in a variety of ways, and I was enchanted by it. I am very grateful to all of you for your kindness and support.
- August 1, 2023
100-flowered sunflower "Sanfinity".
Tuesday, August 1, 2023, a cute little sunflower blooming along the road! Each plant produces 50 to 100 flowers and continues to bloom for about 3 months from early summer to fall, branching out. They adorn the sides of the roads, healing the hearts of those who see them, and bringing them to the hearts of [...].
- July 31, 2023
Sunflowers sparkling in the morning sun
July 31, 2023 (Monday) The sunflowers in the flower bed in front of the town hall building are in full bloom and blooming beautifully! Tall and stout sunflowers are shining golden in the morning sun! The magnificent and graceful sunflowers [...]...
- July 28, 2023
Scabiosa (Western Pine Beetleweed), a flower fairy that lives in Nonno Forest (Sunflower Village, Hokuryu Town)
Friday, July 28, 2023 In the forest of NONNO, pretty flower fairies exist. With their elegant, lacy, pure white petals, and outfits that radiate a beauty worthy of the name "White Queen," you will forget about time and be enchanted and comforted by the flower fairies [...].
- July 27, 2023
The Sun and the Happiness Bell
July 27, 2023 (Thursday) The "Bell of Happiness" will ring out the sound of happiness in the village of sunflowers. It is a wonderful moment that sparkles with the power of sunlight and pours down the light of happiness along with the tone. ikuko (ph [...])
- July 26, 2023
Sun and Sunflowers
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Sunflowers are bathed in brilliant sunlight and look up at the sun as if to catch the full light energy! Sunflowers' petals, which shine through the sunlight, are as delicate and beautiful as lace [...].
- July 25, 2023
Silhouette drawn by sunflower streetlight
Monday, July 18, 2023 A sunflower lamppost stands beside a sidewalk, bathed in the sparkling morning sun. The silhouettes on the concrete seem as if they are about to start moving, a gentle scene, as if they are leaning against the lamppost, watching over it. ◇ [...].
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