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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • July 4, 2025

Musk Mallow, a gentle and calm flower

Friday, July 4, 2025 Musk Mallow is a cute flower with translucent, pale pink, heart-shaped petals. Its subtle, mysterious floral scent is captivating. It's a charming flower that exudes gentle serenity. ◇ […]

  • July 3, 2025

Mowing season

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Weeding is in full swing all over town! The hardy plants grow so fast! It's amazing how they can grow so strong and sturdy on their own... Weeding is a real challenge! Thank you so much for all your hard work [...]

  • June 30, 2025

A cute sunflower that lights up brightly

June 30, 2025 (Mon) After the rain, a cute early-blooming sunflower quietly blooms in a town garden. The tiny raindrops on the petals sparkle beautifully! It's like a bright ray of hope has suddenly been lit in my heart. […]

  • June 26, 2025

Green sprouts emerge in "Sunflower Village"

June 26, 2025 (Thursday) After sowing, small green leaves are sprouting in the sunflower village. Local residents are also thinning and mowing the grass (photo taken June 16). As August approaches, the sunflower village turns a vibrant yellow. […]

  • June 25, 2025

A soothing path through a birch forest

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The birch forest path is now in the refreshing green season of early summer! A cool breeze blows through, the scent of the forest (phytoncides) fills you with a sense of comfort that frees your senses. This hidden […]

  • June 23, 2025

The view from the hill

Monday, June 23, 2025: I visited Hokuryu Town's Viewing Hill for the first time in a while. The rice seedlings in the rice fields scattered throughout the town are growing rapidly, and the greenery is becoming more intense with each passing day! A vital energy is rising from the entire town toward the universe.

  • June 21, 2025

Give thanks on the sacred day of the summer solstice!

June 21, 2025 (Sat) 11:42 AM June 21st is the summer solstice. It is a sacred day when sunlight reaches its peak. It is the moment when the door to connect our invisible spiritual soul with the universe opens. All living things resonate and coexist. […]

  • June 20, 2025

Annabelle's beauty will move your heart!

June 20, 2025 (Friday) "Annabelle" resembles a white hydrangea. Its pure and delicate appearance is reminiscent of a bride's white bouquet. Standing quietly in a corner of the garden, this beautiful flower evokes the feeling of "single-minded love," and it moves the heart. [...]