Thursday, June 22, 2023 It's been a long time since I've visited the Hill of Views. The rice paddies are tinted green and the town's economy looks like a carpet of green. A cool breeze blew through the air, and I took a big, slow, deep breath.
The rice paddies are turning greener and greener by the day. Today is the summer solstice. On the day of the summer solstice, we let go of our accumulated things, cleanse our bodies, calm our minds, relax, and start anew with unlimited love, gratitude, and [...]...
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 The sunflowers have sprouted and are growing fast in the village of sunflowers, which is tinged with a light green color. Bathed in sunlight, the little leaves are growing energetically in close rows! The little sunflowers [...].
Monday, June 19, 2023 Handmade sunflowers gently blooming alongside a cute mascot. Their prim and proper appearance gently soothes the heart. And here at the bus stop, a little white mascot sits in the middle of the bus stop.
Friday, June 16, 2023 A bright reddish-red flower, hinageshi, blooms in the wild. Rishiri hinageshi, also known as "field poppy" or "chalet poppy," is a pretty flower that is tolerant of cold weather. The petals have a washi-like texture [...].
Thursday, June 15, 2023 On Thursday, June 14, students from Hokuryu Junior High School were weeding and thinning sunflower fields around the world. All the students worked together with sincerity according to the growth conditions of the different sunflower varieties [...].
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 The scenery of rice paddies, which become greener and greener day by day. The scenery around is reflected on the surface of the water in the rice paddies, and it is a wonderful scene that is depicted like a painting that changes every day. ◇ ikuko（photo by nobo [...].
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, lupine flowers in full bloom! Mixed with pinks and purples, like ascending wisteria, they stand dignified and graceful as if absorbed into the blue sky of early summer. The small, cute butterflies seem to be soaring up to the sky [...].
Monday, June 12, 2023 The pure white flowers of Margaret, as innocent and lovely as a pure white bride, blooming all over the fields. With boundless love to Margaret, the pure white flower that plays a gentle melody, radiating the light of the little love hidden in her heart [...].
Friday, 9 December, 2023 The garden in front of the entrance of the town residents is filled with colorful and gorgeous flowers in full bloom. Dancing gracefully in the wind like a palace ball ~~ ♫ It is a wonderful garden scene that makes your heart beat and heals your soul! [...].
Thursday, June 8, 2023 Orange azaleas bloom in gardens all over town. It is a wonderful season when the bright orange and yellow hues of these flowers brighten and freshen the heart. ◇ ikuko (photo b [...])
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 "What kind of tree is this tree, the tree of curiosity~ ♫" The "Tree of Concern" is a huge tree that reminds me of the "Hitachi Tree" in Moanalua Garden Park, Hawaii! A magnificent big tree that exists like three close siblings [...].
Tuesday, June 6, 2023) Peony flowers of light pink, almost white. The atmosphere created by the color of these peony blossoms changes wonderfully. With heartfelt gratitude for the blissful moment of being comforted by their graceful appearance, full of youthful gentleness! [...].
Monday, June 5, 2023 Lilacs bloom in clusters of pretty, light purple flowers. With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to the gentle angelic lilac flowers, which give off a sweet fragrance and carry the "scent of happiness" in early summer. [...].
June 2, 2023 (Friday) June is here and the breeze is fresh. Blending in with the orange and yellow azaleas, the dignified flowers are irises? Ginger? Or is it German iris? A white and purple coiffure that radiates a sublime and sacred power [...].
Thursday, June 1, 2023, "peonies" bloom beautifully in a private home's garden. The gorgeous flowers, which emit a bright reddish-purple light and sit nobly, are just like the "flower god. The beauty and nobility of the peony is intoxicating and fascinating.
May 31, 2023 (Wednesday) The Daisetsuzan mountain range gently and majestically watches over the rice paddies spreading out in the Sanaeuda rice paddies. With infinite love, gratitude, and prayers for the warm and peaceful passing days and the serene countryside. The snowy peaks of the Daisetsuzan Mountains gently watch over the rice paddies.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Aigamo ducks swim swiftly in the rice paddies after finishing rice planting! Aigamo ducks eat grass and insects in the rice paddies and are believed to weed and control pests. Please protect your precious seedlings by not eating or destroying them. [...].
Monday, May 29, 2023 A small bouquet of lapis lazuli-colored "lobelia" blooms in Ms. Giraffe's planter. The lovely butterfly-like petals mingle with the surrounding flowers, creating a vibrant and gorgeous beautiful spring garden. ◇ ikuko ( [...])
Friday, May 26, 2023 The rice planting is finished, and the paddy fields are lined with straight rows of seedlings. The water surface between the small seedlings reflects the bright blue sky and glistens in the sunlight. The first early seedlings are shining in the spring breeze that is blowing across the surface of the water.
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