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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • October 15, 2020

A bridge of hope

Thursday, October 15, 2020 A rainbow shimmering in seven colors appeared as if to celebrate the rice fields after the harvest. The seven colors of emotion all connected and spread out, creating a rainbow that felt full of infinite possibilities. A bridge of hope leading to tomorrow.

  • October 14, 2020

Clouds rising in the autumn sky

Wednesday, October 14, 2020: In the clear, high autumn sky, low, billowing cumulonimbus clouds appear. Could this be a sign of an impending thunderstorm? With temperatures fluctuating wildly these days, I hope you're staying healthy and in good health. [...]

  • October 13, 2020

green velvet

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 A sunflower village that spreads like green velvet... The smooth, glossy green radiance of the sunflowers sways in the cool autumn breeze. ◇ noboru & ik […]

  • October 12, 2020

Thank you for the bounty!

Monday, October 12th: Soybean harvesting is underway in fields all over the country. The plump, mature soybeans have lost their leaves, turning brown, and are dancing and swaying in the autumn breeze. ♫ With boundless gratitude for the bountiful harvest...  […]

  • October 9, 2020

Rural landscape after rice harvest

Friday, October 9, 2020. Amid the cold wind, the rice fields, which had just been harvested, were neatly spread out, as if listening to the footsteps of winter quietly creeping up. "Thank you for the delicious rice!" I felt boundless gratitude. […]

  • October 8, 2020

Soft light in the fog

Thursday, October 8, 2020. The town was shrouded in thick fog in the morning. A soft, golden light quietly appeared from the all-encompassing fog. This was the scene of a moment when a bright light was lit in my heart, filling me with kindness.  ◇ noboru […]

  • October 5, 2020

Himawari no Sato drainage pipes have been laid underground

On Monday, October 5, 2020, the construction of concrete drainage pipes was completed at Himawari no Sato, and the sunflower field was flattened. I can almost picture the bright, happy colors of the sunflowers blooming in full yellow across the entire village. Next year […]

  • October 2, 2020

A heart-warming moment!

Friday, October 2, 2020. The night has ended and the morning light has begun to shine. It's a serene moment, as the vibrant pink chrysanthemum flowers gently brighten the heart. I hope today will be a wonderful day. [...]

  • October 1, 2020

Dried soybeans

Thursday, October 1, 2020. Soybeans are propped up in a triangular shape in a corner of the field. They are patiently waiting to dry in the sunshine. Hoping they will grow into plump, delicious soybeans... ◇ […]

  • September 30, 2020

A moment of reminiscence

Wednesday, September 30, 2020: Chrysanthemum flowers sparkling in the morning sun. For some reason, the image of a deceased loved one suddenly came back to me, and it slowly seeped into my heart. I felt boundless love, gratitude, and prayers for that person who was always by my side, watching over me with kindness. […]

  • September 29, 2020

Golden Morning Sun

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 A soft, veil-like mist envelops the earth, and the golden morning sun illuminates the wildflowers. I hope you have another wonderful day today!!! ◇ noboru & i […]

  • September 28, 2020

Sunflower Village, where autumn-sown wheat spreads its greenery

Monday, September 28, 2020: The autumn equinox has ended, and we are now in the last week of September. The autumn sky is clear and blue, with soft white clouds scattered throughout. At Himawari no Sato, autumn wheat has been sown, and the green carpets are covered in a refreshing breeze.