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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • March 25, 2020

Warm spring sun

Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The warm sunlight is pouring down, and the snow on Sunflower Village is slowly melting. This is the scene of precious life beginning to sprout from the earth. I feel endless gratitude for this day. […]

  • March 24, 2020

Snow melts in Sunflower Village

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 At Himawari no Sato in Hokuryu Town, snow melting agents have been sprayed and the snow is melting. The melting snow has formed a shape resembling Hokkaido, creating a unique momentary sight. ◇ Noboru & Ikuko

  • March 23, 2020

The silent flow of time

Monday, March 23, 2020 We have passed the vernal equinox, and the days are gradually getting longer. The warm sunlight paints the sky and the earth orange, shining brightly as if watching over everything. A gentle […]

  • March 19, 2020

Peaceful days

Thursday, March 19, 2020 These days, soft white clouds float in the deep blue sky, and a cool breeze blows through the air. Surrendering ourselves to the gentle flow of time sung by the majestic nature, we spend these quiet, pure days with great love, gratitude, and prayer. […]

  • March 18, 2020

Let's start farming that nurtures life!

Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Under the cool spring breeze and clear blue skies, we cleared snow from inside the greenhouse, erected pipes, and covered them with plastic... This year's spring work, which nurtures precious life, is off to a good start.  […]

  • March 17, 2020

The murmur of melting snow

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 The gentle murmur of a river flowing after melting snow... A soothing landscape unfolds, as if hearing the footsteps of spring.  ◇ noboru & ikuko

  • March 16, 2020

Spring patterns painted on the snowy field!

Monday, March 16, 2020. Spring work has begun all over town. Spreading snow-melting agents, clearing snow from greenhouses, erecting greenhouses, and more. The art being created on the pure white snowfields is a mix of black patterns from snow-melting agents and brown patterns from soil conditioners.

  • March 13, 2020

Nordic-like landscape

Friday, March 13, 2020. The vermilion and pale blue roofs float on the pure white snowy field, adding color to the landscape, creating a Nordic-like scene. The sunlight shining through the clouds creates a glittering scene.  ◇ n […]

  • March 12, 2020

Clearing snow from back alleys

Thursday, March 12, 2020. Basking in the bright sunlight, we worked on shoveling snow in the back alley. Mocha was running around energetically. May today be just as bright and cheerful as the shining sun!!! ◇ […]

  • March 9, 2020

A misty morning landscape

Monday, March 9, 2020 Even if we are surrounded by a hazy fog and uncertainty about what lies ahead, one day the fog will surely disappear and a bright, shining light will surely come... Believe this, and always picture the sunlight in your heart. [...]

  • March 6, 2020

Light shining through dark clouds

Friday, March 6, 2020 No matter how dark the clouds, the sun rises every day, shining its warm rays as if watching over the earth. Human immunity can fight the raging coronavirus! It's fear that weakens our immunity.

  • March 5, 2020

Dry road

Thursday, March 5, 2020. Mount Edai towers majestically against a backdrop of a celestial blue sky, blending with pure white snow and azure mountains. The seemingly endless stretches of dry road are a sign of spring. ◇ […]